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A snapshot of a warrior…a peek into my yogic life

May 16, 2020September 20, 2013 by Shay

Years ago when I was dependent on a brown paper bag to stop the never ending wave of panic attacks that were a staple in my daily life, it was suggested that I consider yoga as a tool in my battle against anxiety. Whenever I looked into yoga, I immediately said no. Why? I never …

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Categories Yoga Tags black women and yoga 4 Comments

A decade plus of being the token: reflections from a Black Girl in Maine

May 7, 2020September 18, 2013 by Shay

As word spreads of my possible departure from Maine, I have found myself in numerous conversations both on and offline with local residents. Where upon explaining why I feel it’s time to leave this state, I realized that the majority of people who I spoke with really weren’t grasping why I don’t feel comfortable in …

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Categories Maine, Racial and Cultural 14 Comments

Parenting by public humiliation and why you should avoid it

May 7, 2020September 14, 2013 by Shay

As a parent, for the most part I try to stay in my own lane and not judge other parents. Despite the plethora of materials available to parents, the truth is, parenting is hard work. I became a parent two weeks after turning 19 and I have made more than my fair share of mistakes. …

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Categories Parenting 4 Comments
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