I am utterly exhausted, angry, and filled with deep sorrow from having to constantly demand accountability and justice. I am overwhelmed from educating family, friends, and strangers about the never-ending acts of violence against my black and brown brothers, sisters, and siblings. Here's the thing, family, friends, and acquaintances: BEING NICE IS NOT THE SAME … Continue reading An Open Letter to Family, Friends, & Acquaintances about Anti-Racism
What I'm Thinking: Holy crap. This semester is going by fast. And I really need to catch up on my readings. And all of a sudden everything is due?! Hold the phone; when did this happen?! It's that time in the semester when assignments are in full force and the stress level is c r … Continue reading Words of Advice: Get You a Theme Song
With July steadily melting into August and a new school year slowly creeping around the corner, I can't help but reflect on the adventures of the past several months. As it turns out, this summer has been surprisingly intense. Summer of 2019, you have blown my mind with the copious amounts of plot twists and … Continue reading What Summer Taught Me About Love & Loss
During an impromptu visit home to Eastern North Carolina in April, one of my dearest friends (and seriously one of my favorite human-beings) asked me if I had been "Libbed Out" by my social work studies at UNC-Chapel Hill. Yup. "Libbed out". I assure you, I was just as confused by the statement as I … Continue reading “Libb-ed Out”
Four or so months ago, I was welcomed into the School of Social Work with a greeting that continues to deeply resonate with me: You. Belong. Here. We have all left our communities to come here. Yet, the thing is, often, the deeper our relationship with our communities, the heavier the burden. There are many … Continue reading Dissonance & Duality
I read a lot. A few of the books I've picked up lately have shaken me so much that I can't but go on about them to anyone. My kid sister. The stranger on the train. The cashier at the grocery store. The barista at my local coffee shop. Good Lord, even my patients, and co-workers … Continue reading 3 Must-Reads That Will Change Your Life
A Fish Out of Water 