(ThySistas.com) In a previous article on April 6, 2016, we discussed maintaining patience in the “process“. The process is the path and everything that comes with it, the lessons, the rewards, the failures, the pains, the connection, the fight and the purpose. Goals are easy to set and a struggle ...
(ThySistas.com) Everyone living has experiences they wish never happened, we have all experienced the feeling of regret. We often refer to our life lessons as mistakes and we view them as failure(s), rather than seeing the opportunity to learn from them without feelings of hostility and anger. As long as ...
(ThySistas.com) A 2012 study conducted by Black Womens Blueprint showed that 60% of black women were sexually assaulted before the age of 18. That breaks down to 1 in 4 black girls and it estimates 1 in 6 black boys are sexually assaulted before 18. In 2005, the study revealed ...
(ThySistas.com) Rihanna was once the world’s preeminent pop star. And yes, I use past tense. Despite having her hit “Work” firmly ensconced at number one for the past two months, a stat that ties her with the Beatles as second only to Mariah Carey for most weeks atop the Billboard ...
(ThySistas.com) Four years ago, if you had asked me who I would vote for in this presidential election, I would have said Hillary Clinton. However, in the last four years, my views of Hillary have changed and as I dig into her past and notice inconsistencies. She has been flip-flopping ...
(ThySistas.com) For starters I am writing this from an elliptical trainer. It was either this post or my pre-office workout — in the end I brokered a sweaty compromise (shout out to my iPhone). A single mom who sometimes works up to 7 days a week between a full time ...
(ThySistas.com) In the latest case of hair related workplace discrimination, a Zara employee was humiliated when co workers tried to ‘fix’ her natural hair because it was deemed ‘unprofessional’ and decided to file a complaint. Bravo sis! Enough is enough. We become so accustomed to the constraints and mandates of ...
(ThySistas.com) All work and no play creates a monster, and an unhealthy body. There is always a project at work, something to do with our man, and let’s not even get started with kids…that a never ending job. There is always a bed to make, laundry to do, bathrooms to ...
(ThySistas.com) Some of us grew up in homes whereby we were not loved, and nurtured positively. Even those of us that had loving homes tend to battle with self worth. Life continues on and we experienced hurt, loss, abuse, betrayals…and the list could go one. Some turn to spirituality and ...
(ThySistas.com) I am constantly reminded through my scripture reading that our purpose is not an easy undertaking. Anyone who fulfilled God’s purpose for their lives as indicated throughout the Bible DID NOT have an easy time of it. What makes us any different? Here’s just one example: One “fiery” day, Moses was ...