(ThySistas.com) Recently I saw a young lady in the store. I knew she was disabled and in great pain. So was I. I had been going through a lot with my health challenges. Auto-immune diseases are never the same, and no day is the same. I’ve lost a lot of ...
(ThySistas.com) Who am I? This is a question that haunts many people. It is one that is often dictated by the validation and expectations of others. From the time we enter the world we are told who we are and what we should be. As women this is far more ...
(ThySistas.com) The current state of the United States of America is embarrassing, angering, and frightening. The news is no longer relegated to television and newspapers. To be honest, via our cellphones we know Breaking News real time. Our news outlets are attached to social media so there is no need ...
(ThySistas.com) When I first picked up a self-help book, I was driven as much by curiosity asking myself if I will read something new that I have not heard. The promises printed on the dust jacket, the testimonials scattered throughout its pages, and the confident tone of the author—all these ...
(ThySistas.com) As a Black woman on a fixed income due to debilitating illnesses, voting during this past presidential election was vital. I sat back and watched the discourse on television and social media, and it was concerning. I know that Black people in this country are not the majority by ...
(ThySistas.com) The fight to be independent and prove that one is strong enough to get things done alone can sometimes remove us from a part of our human journey. It can be difficult to say we need others. Let’s be honest too many of us, as Black women, are starting ...
(ThySistas.com) Many decades have passed since Depo-Provera was first introduced as an option in reproductive healthcare, offering worry-free contraception with one injection every three months. It was widely recommended, especially in public health programs, and many women saw it as a reliable option. Yet they did not see the risks ...
(ThySistas.com) I thank God every day that I have resilient hair. With my medical challenges, and multiple medications I’m grateful that my hair has not had a major adverse reaction. The greatest thing I battle with is varying degrees of dryness. So many of us must battle with our hair ...
(ThySistas.com) We all know there are biological sisters, and sisters we gain on our journey throughout life. I admit my family is very small, so all of my sisters have been gained throughout life. I never wanted to be the person to say no one but a Black woman is ...
(ThySistas.com) Learning about other cultures is exhilarating, especially when you see things that though they are different they remind you of parts of your own culture. A few of my sisters and I have been loving different parts of Asian culture. We have found that Korean and Japanese are the ...