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Growing Up

The evolution of loss, or Thoughts on Mother’s Day

May 23, 2017May 13, 2017 by Shay

It’s been 14 years since I lost my mother to a valiant but brief (and ultimately futile) battle with cancer. The loss of my mother remains, even after all these years, one of the single most defining events in my life. She passed away six weeks after I turned 31 and four days after she …

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Categories Growing Up, Parenting, personal growth Tags mother's day, motherless mothers 1 Comment

Sitting in discomfort and knowing that this too shall pass

May 23, 2017September 20, 2015 by Shay

“Truly, we know that we cannot really subsist on little sips of life. The wild force in a woman’s soul demands that she have access to it all.” ~ Clarissa Pinkola Estés Several years ago, my eldest child was settling into adulthood and as a parent it was hard on me. As parents, we always …

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Categories Growing Up, Life 1 Comment

A glimpse of midlife and setting fire to my life…musings at 42

May 23, 2017January 30, 2015 by Shay

Even a dedicated racial justice professional needs a break from a steady diet of racial injustice. My recent birthday has provided me with the opportunity to step back and reflect on my life. This post is a result of some of my reflections, so if you prefer the race talks, you may want to skip …

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Categories Growing Up, Midlife Changes, personal growth 7 Comments
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