(ThySistas.com) Some of us, as black women, have been led to believe our number one enemy is black men. We are told in our culture they are the equivalent of white men in terms of our oppression. Black men keep us down, they don’t love us, they can’t handle our truth, ...
(ThySistas.com) My sisters, what is our constant struggle and beef with one another? Where was this venom to hate and destroy other come from within us? Why is it that upon seeing other black women, negative thoughts and feelings naturally occur? Aside from the occasional, “I like those shoes, where did ...
(ThySistas.com) After reading Gabrielle Union’s book “We’re Going to Need More Wine” I found myself crying as I was able to relate to so much of her pain. I came to respect her as a woman and person through her sharing her life. I was so happy for her when I ...
(ThySistas.com) Being a good friend and positive support system is a beautiful thing. Helping others, and those we love most can be fulfilling. We can enjoy seeing those around us happy, free from what has been tormenting them, and succeeding in life. When they go through challenges, we want our loved ...
(ThySistas.com) The bond between a man and his friends, is different than that with you, his woman. Some women feel the need to act like “one of the guys” to keep their man’s attention. This is far from the truth. Just be you. A man that really wants you in his ...
(ThySistas.com) When a family finds out that they are expecting a child, after the initial shock, if unplanned, one of the first things that are thought about is, “What will the babies name be?” Throughout the entire pregnancy, names are added to a list and crossed off until a name is ...
(ThySistas.com) I remember, about one year ago, Loneliness had come, uninvited, and had moved into my house for what looked like an extended stay. We didn’t speak to each other as we moved through my home together in a steely silence until eventually, we seemed to just settle into a sad ...
(ThySistas.com) Social media has bought us closer to people in a particular but also familiar way. It is so easily accessible to connect with people now than ever before. About 15 years ago, you actually had to obtain a person’s telephone number in order to talk to them and before FaceTime ...
(ThySistas.com) Most moms know that their daughters are not always made from sugar and spice and everything nice, but a mother’s love for her daughter is unending. No matter how many times you and your child come to a battle of wills, at the end of the day your little girl ...
(ThySistas.com) Right now we are living in a time where there are so many #Movements. There is #LifeGoals, #RelationshipGoals, #BodyGoals and one of my favorites, #HairGoals. One hashtag that I’ve seen recently was #CheckOnYourStrongFriend. This is on that really resonated with me. I cheered for the empathetic soul who created this one ...