PinnedII. The Privilege of Being Fair Skinned & Biracial In AmericaFor the majority of my adult life, I‘ve had the privilege of not having to deal with the consequences of being fully me: a half black…Mar 16, 2019Mar 16, 2019
Published inDear Grown Ass Women®The Story of YOU: Meet Our Members: DarshanaMember Spotlight: Self care is not selfish. The principle of “secure your own oxygen mask first” is not synonymous with radical…Sep 8, 2021Sep 8, 2021
Published inDear Grown Ass Women®The Story of YOU: Meet Our Members: BetsaidaMember Spotlight: I’m the oldest of 4 and grew up in a very religious household attending church 4 days a week. I left the church when I…Aug 18, 2021Aug 18, 2021
Published inDear Grown Ass Women®The Story of YOU: Meet Our Members: Kat PoulosMember Spotlight: I had such a short temper as a kid; I would flare up and throw things around. As an adult, life happened and with each…Aug 4, 2021Aug 4, 2021
Published inDear Grown Ass Women®The Story of YOU: Meet Our Members: Kristin JamberdinoMember Spotlight: I spent a very long time concerned with how I’d explain my life to other people. I created a neat, easy to tell “story”…Jul 22, 2021Jul 22, 2021
Published inDear Grown Ass Women®The Story of YOU: Meet Our Members: SamanthaMember Spotlight: What other people think about you is really none of your business. I spent so long trying to control what others would…May 5, 2021May 5, 2021
Published inDear Grown Ass Women®The Story of YOU: Meet Our Members: NaomiMember Spotlight: The most valuable skill that you’ve developed in your life this far is the ability to journey map and create belonging…Apr 20, 2021Apr 20, 2021
Published inDear Grown Ass Women®The Story of YOU: Meet Our Members: JamieMember Spotlight: I’m a survivor; I come from a messy heritage of colonizers, Indigenous folks and sex workers. I’m an outspoken woman who…Apr 7, 2021Apr 7, 2021
Published inDear Grown Ass Women®The Story of YOU: Meet Our Members: ChelseaMember Spotlight: My greatest challenge at the moment is changing my thought pattern away from illness and towards wellness.Mar 11, 2021Mar 11, 2021
Published inDear Grown Ass Women®The Story of YOU: Meet Our Members: GabrielleMember Spotlight: “I just want people, all people to believe in their guts that they can do anything, the easy stuff — the impossible…Feb 17, 2021Feb 17, 2021