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I was 9 years old when *Anna Finch, arguably the most popular girl in my grade who occasionally gave me the opportunity to be friends with her, told me I didn’t “look black.” As the child of a white mother […]
In 2002, at the age of 28, I was hit head on with my first round of life altering, drop you to your knees, make you question every single aspect of the universe, grief. My husband was dead. He had […]
There is a saying that March, “Comes in like a lion and goes out like a lamb”. I know the saying is talking about the weather, but for me, this March, it better be true for all things. Right now, […]
“I can’t…it won’t…I can’t…noooo!” My 4-year-old screams from his bedroom. His cries followed by two loud thuds. Uh oh. I move quickly into his bedroom only to find him on the floor, two legs stuffed inside one pant leg, the […]
“What We Are” is an online blog community for women of all walks of life to share unfiltered stories and experiences on various issues women face today. We invite you to tuck away your glossy Instagram selfie. Take a deep breath and show up as you are. #NoFilterRequired