My mother who I fondly call, “Mama P”, has been a stable presence in the lives of my children. They have a really beautiful relationship. I...
Growing up, I often heard, “Evil thinkers are Evil Doers”. This was often said to chide us from thinking evil and negative thoughts. We were often encouraged...
By: Leymah R. Gbowee In our home, our children have gotten so used to walking into our bedroom without knocking. Some mornings, the entire crew will...
On January 14, 2024, at the Riverside Church in New York, I was blessed to listen to an amazing preacher, Rev. Karlos Nichols (Dreams and Nightmares)....
As I thought about this “waiting room,” I could only think about being at a hospital. After nine months of pregnancy, a woman is wheeled into...
In 1998, as a young case worker with the Lutheran Church Trauma Healing and Reconciliation program, I primarily worked with former child soldiers of Charles...
I often write fondly about my grandmother, Ma, who nurtured and fed me as a child, who I observed kneeling at the foot of her...
Saturday morning, I woke up and decided I would be lazy and allow myself to rest. As part of the routine, I turned on the...
These last few days have been tough. A friend told me last week was the first time they saw me near a mental break in all...
Some months ago, one of my daughters came to talk to me about her friends and how she feels sometimes. She said that every time...