(ThySistas.com) This previous year found many of us reeling from hurtful relationships. There has been parental hurt, sibling hurt, sister circle and brother circle hurt, children hurt, romantic relationship hurt and friend hurt. Some even experiences pain from hurtful work relationships. The elections cause some to experience hurt in neighborhoods ...
(ThySistas.com) There has been sister circle fighting yet again. It seems that extreme social and political situations destroy the fabric of friendships as we don’t always know what’s woven into our situation. Too many of us had sister circles outside of our ethic community. In a perfect world this is ...
(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) When we think about a woman being called fast, or promiscuous the mind tends to lean towards sexism. It would be the way we are raised in terms of moral compass and religion…but when the standard is not applied equally to all we know sexism is afoot. Men framing ...
(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) As a New Orleanian I approached this “Blood Debts” by Terry J Benton-Walker with an anticipated caution. I was immediately excited to see a fantasy fiction that didn’t necessary read as fantasy much to me, and it was centered around Black people by a Black author. Most of the ...
(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 ...
(ThySistas.com) When you think of tackling a big project—be it a home renovation, a massive declutter, or even a landscaping overhaul—managing the waste might not be the first thing on your mind. But let’s be honest: where is all that stuff going to go? Enter the humble yet incredibly helpful ...