Category: wellness
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Saying “Yes” After a Year of “No.”
“You always say no.” My son said this to me nonchalantly at dinner one day as though he were casually observing a fact, like, “The sky is blue,” or “You’re wearing a dress today.” I wanted to mount an argument, but the truth is that I had gotten in the habit of saying, “No.” It was a little bit of a problem.
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Making environmentalism less about me: Working toward a better world for marginalized communities
I’m trying to approach sustainability from an environmental justice lens – to not just think about preserving the Earth, but also protecting the most vulnerable people in it.
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Overcoming Imposter Syndrome and Learning to Dream
After more than 20 years as a Black woman in the workforce, I’m finally learning to know what I want, to ask for it, and to not be (too) surprised when I receive it.