(ThySistas.com) Walking away from the past when your heart is involved is never easy. I know it can be difficult for any person, but for the purpose of this perspective…it can be very difficult for a woman. It’s past time to have this conversation. So many of us have been ...
(ThySistas.com) Far too often “spilling the tea” is the equivalent to spilling acid. I understand that what I’m about to talk about can be said for any group dynamic. However, I don’t walk in those circles so they can address their corrosion themselves. I care about the state of sista ...
(ThySistas.com) Loyalty is a very important characteristic of being a sister and friend to the women in your village. Everyone wants to be present when someone is riding high in life, as they are easier to be around. Happiness and success are easy to gravitate towards. However, the opposite can ...
(ThySistas.com) Black women face unique challenges when it comes to violence and safety, encompassing a range of issues from domestic violence and sexual assault to police brutality and systemic injustices. These forms of violence intersect with both racial and gender biases, compounding the adversity faced by black women. It is ...
(ThySistas.com) At 16, I earned my 1st degree Black Belt in Karate through Chuck Norris’ (then) program called Kick Drugs Out of America (now known as KickStart). Even though I haven’t trained since college, I still remember certain moves and takedowns. So this topic is essential to me and all ...
(ThySistas.com) Shadow work, a term coined by psychologist Carl Jung, refers to the process of exploring and integrating the hidden, unconscious aspects of ourselves. For black women, engaging in shadow work can be a powerful and transformative journey toward healing, liberation, and self-discovery. By delving into the depths of their ...
(ThySistas.com) We live in a very fast paced society. Though we have more technology and methods of communication it doesn’t translate to better or more endearing communication. One can argue that the options can lead to more miscommunication and isolation. Granted one of the exceptions is a video call whereby ...
(ThySistas.com) The strength of the village is tired. The sistahs that seem to find a way to navigate life for themselves while having to answer others are tired. These sistahs deserve reciprocity and truth be told they need it. They are the reason the village is safe, yet they have ...
(ThySistas.com) Life happens to us and in some cases it scars us in a way that leaves the experience etched into the brain. Those experiences have the power to shape our perspective, and the circles we’d run in or avoid. How people are seen becomes tainted regardless of how intelligent, ...
(ThySistas.com) The only thing in this life that we can control is self. You’ve heard this before at some point in your life. When we thing of control in terms of controlling another person, some of us will think of men. However, sistahs too many of us want to control ...