Yes, the title was snarky. Far be it from me to be too serious about anything. I think people appreciate a little sarcasm-dipped humor from time to time. No one questioned it as being the norm. Black people, poor an.

Voice of Survival of Traumatic Events. There is so much change happening so quickly. I have not been blogging as much or as often as I should, but change is good. This change, while it does bring sadness to my heart, I know it will be empowering. What if I fail? What if I cannot do this? I am strong. I am confident, and I will be successful. Clear acknowledged endings are as necessary.

Throughout this month I have reflected upon thirty women who have positively influenced my life. Of course, the most important influence is my mother who has been a constant in my life for sixty-one years. Sometimes it is hard for me to fathom the life that Mom led. Although I am very light in color, my mother was a platinum blonde in her youth and her hair has little curl.

If you would like to be the new blogger for the Voice of Step Parenting. When I get an invitation to perform at a show or fundraiser.

It Is What It Is, Dr Rex. Her love is bubbling inside me. Her love for me is all that matters. A dear blogger friend taught me about this concept. We ALL are ONE! January 7, 2015.

Earth, sun, solar system.

I was eleven years old and I just sat down at the dinner table. For years I wondered what I did. How did I make this woman so mad at me? Why did she hate me? For years I lived with these unanswered questions. Then one day I overheard someone talki.

I feel the same frustration that many of my transgendered friends feel when they are questioned about their gender because we live in a society that expects people to fit in a box where everything should match up perfectly. People of all races come in all the colors of the rainbow and should never be treated as such.

Here are some basic key points you should know if you hope to be an ally to the transgender community, or even just to the transgender person in your life who may have recently come out. Keep these in mind when talking to us and about us. Our identities now are as real as it gets.