Category: family

Family and Abandonment: An Open Letter

.Reading time 11 minutes.

A little back story about this open letter… I will not be clear throughout this post as to who I am referring to out of respect and privacy for the family. A few months ago, I received a text that one of my immediate family members passed away due to COVID-19. This was an estranged […]

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An Open Letter to a Single Father: Thank you, Papi.

.Reading time 10 minutes.

My father gave me the greatest gift anyone could give another person, he believed in me. Jim Valvano You know, it is truly difficult to put into words how appreciative I am of you. I will never have enough words. Enough gratitude. Enough love to truly express how valued and respected you are. Papi…I know […]

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Generational Curses: Forgive us, for we have sinned.

.Reading time 15 minutes.

What do you consider a generational curse? It’s typically based on ministry teachings that you are able to inherit misfortune based on the sins performed throughout generations in your family. Some examples to consider are depression and other mental illnesses, addictions to drugs and alcohol, marital problems, even incest. Since a child, I was exposed […]

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