Humanity: Raw & Unfiltered
I savored each glossy page, mistaking the world contained within you for reality. As I looked at “who wore it better” and “baby bump or burger” you taught me my first lessons about my body. You showed me that life was a competition, and to win you needed a toned tummy.
Part 1 And then at once she understood. Through the veil of denial she so cleverly disguised herself, never to question, never to explore and always to deny. The biggest sacrifice of all, her vulnerability. Locked away, removing any threat of emotion or feelings beyond her control, in aid to Read more
Be beautiful. Be Fit. Be a compassionate mother who feeds her family well. Be smart. Be independent. The list of societal pressures on women seems endless. All of us checking ourselves and comparing our ways to others whether we intend of not. The demand we put on ourselves feeds directly Read more
When is the last time you were completely naked in front of someone? I’m not talking about being naked for sex. I’m not talking about your significant other catching a glimpse of you coming out of the shower. I’m talking about REAL nakedness. Have you been naked to the point where Read more
*Note: This poem was inspired by the struggle women face in the workplace to be taken seriously, to be seen as powerful, strong, and confident, rather than objectified, and stereotyped. A silent wonder. Just some skin, Segmented, cut, altered. 36,28,36 Measure up Or measure off. Hard worker Easy on the eyes. Long Read more
Had THE TALK with my daughter tonight. Well, not THE talk (that came years ago) but the more difficult one, I believe regarding: what happens in the event of the sudden death of a parent? For me, my folks let us all know there wasn’t/isn’t anything. It was easy. And Read more
Many of us have marinated in our sorrow because of the loss of a loved one, a relationship with someone or the loss of never even knowing a special loved one. My daughter taught me something years ago that still rings true today. Wendy has always idolized my mother, whom Read more
