Month: August 2017

African American PTSD

I was at once enveloped by anger, rage, sadness, betrayal, paranoia, vulnerability and hopelessness.  The KKK, white supremacists and neo-Nazis were armed and rampaging in full combat gear. The level-headed, upbeat, positive Amy that you’re used to was sitting isolated in her living room, eyes glued to breaking news, heart pounding, respiration elevated, about to … [Read more…]

The Fine Art of Just Being

“Amy, what’s new?” “Nothing’s new . . . just the same old good stuff.” “Where are you traveling to this summer?” “Nowhere, I already live in a vacation destination.” “I’m defying the urgency to be doing and settling into a season of being.” Being appreciative for my surroundings, my town, my friends and my family.  … [Read more…]