A life put on hold, suspended between a continual of happy/sad, sad/happy until the sad became too much to bear and I began to break. I don't discount or discredit love it is important but look at what we do to each other in the name of love it can be horrendous. Facing a monster and holding it accountable for past hurt is a big under taking. Holding it to the fire in order to rekindle what was lost in you. Standing in its presence and insisting that it see you so that you can be well. Pointing a finger at the monster and saying you tried to break me but I am still standing.

How are we expecting our black male sons to rise up and become men when the only man in the home they see is the woman. Conversely, how do we expect our black female daughters to know when to step down when all she see is a woman on the rise; consistently leading her household.

Alphabet Stew for Dad's is a colorful illustrated book designed to be shared as a read along book between father and child. Its purpose is to provide meaningful, thoughtful activities and anecdotal that can be used to bridge the gap between father and child.

Grandma Bosoms is a book of poetic expression that pays homage to the memory and wisdom of grandmothers everywhere. It draws on the strength of prayers that have been passed down leading the next generation of families in prayer and supplication; drawing on the strength of these elderly praying women and channeling them to understand, connect and dispense love, hope, faith and charity in our day to day lives. May we all have and remember the comfort and safety found in grandma bosoms.