Disclaimer 1: In writing this I am in no way condoning or excusing any abuse committed against women. None of us should be subjected to it. Disclaimer 2: Mental health issues are real and deserve much greater attention and treatment. Disclaimer 3: I’m not proud of the fact that I…

Amidst the hectic schedule, mom, work, ceremonial, and community responsibilities, I want to take a moment to send a love note to all of the BIPOC writers on Medium who focus their time and energy on disrupting white supremacy, race, and racism. Although I’ve been on Medium for a bit…

The other day as yet another article popped up on the persistent recommended feed on how much money someone made (or didn’t make) on Medium, I started wondering about how this platform monetarily rewards some of its writers. These thoughts grew and shifted as I read a few posts written…

This piece is going to encompass various parts of my life that don’t always intersect — my venturing as a writer on Medium, my single life as a divorced woman, and my tendency to disrupt whiteness and privilege. Okay, here it goes. Background: I’ve been officially divorced for almost two years…

I am certain that every one of us People of Color have witnessed the often typical and predictable reactions of whites whenever race and racism surfaces in conversations and discussions. The reactions are, in no particular order: push-back, denial, silence, guilt, tears, anger, and/or defensiveness. If I bet $5 for…

I am certain that at one point or another most white people in America (and sadly many confused people of color) have thought: Why can’t they just stop talking about race and racism? But, we won’t and we can’t stop talking about race and its very real impacts on the…

I recently received a disturbing and annoying email from Medium informing me that because I don’t have the magical 100 followers, I’m “at risk of being removed from the Partner Program.” This email threat comes with a deadline of March 2, that’s four days away. Seriously Medium? WTF? Is this…

A safe writing place as I continue to navigate life’s turbulent waters — First of all, welcome and thank you for stopping by! I created Woman Space as part of my renewed commitment to writing and especially as a safe place to house my thoughts that don’t necessarily focus on my usual topic — questioning and disrupting race and racism. I’ve decided that…

Who else is suffering from Zoom-induced sciatica and forced pandemic celibacy? — First off, apologies if I’ve offended anyone with the title but I’m so tired of how the pandemic has messed us up — from the loss of life that continues on the daily, to the disconnectedness, and the ongoing stress of navigating life under constant duress. I’ve often felt that…