Inspiration

Navigating the Empty Nest Transition

As summer winds down, many families are preparing for one of life’s biggest transitions: sending a child off to college. Dorm rooms are being packed, family dinners feel a little more bittersweet, and parents may quietly wonder, How many more of these moments do we have before the house feels different? Alongside the excitement and pride can come something unexpected: grief. And if you’re feeling it, you’re not alone. When the House Feels Different For nearly two decades, your life may have revolved around your child—their first steps, first day of school, late-night conversations, activities, celebrations, and all the little moments in between. Then suddenly, they’re making decisions about college, roommates, careers, and their future. You’re not just saying goodbye to your child living at home. You’re saying goodbye to […]

What We Made Space For

There’s something sacred that happens when women gather. When we create a space that allows us to let go of performance and perfection and just be. Maya Angelou once said, “We live longer and better lives when we have sisters we love, not necessarily born in our bloodline or of our race.” The alchemy of sisterhood is real and this month, at The WOC House, we didn’t just celebrate history; we lived inside of it. We created space for reflection, for truth-telling, for rest, for joy… and for the kind of conversations that don’t always have smooth edges, but still deserve to be held. That’s exactly what this space was built for. Fresh Look: A Conversation About Hope and Perseverance Our first gathering, Fresh Look, in collaboration with Tal Navarro […]

How I Fell in Love… Again

Recently, I watched The Materialist with Dakota Johnson. She plays a young, ambitious matchmaker on a mission to connect women with New York’s most eligible bachelor. The energy is very Sex and the City—which, believe it or not, I only just started watching myself.

Maybe that’s why it hit me: I’m back in these dating streets. But here’s the difference—this time, I’m showing up as a very different woman than I was even two years ago.

On one hand, I’m still the hopeless romantic who wants to believe that partnership will complete me. On the other, I feel deeply content in my solitude—laughing, crying, moving about my home without compromise.

So, how do I reconcile those two truths?

The Psychology of Limited Liberation

Marginalized groups often struggle to support each other due to the deep-seated psychology of scarcity. This concept, rooted in the idea that resources are limited, creates a pervasive fear that aiding another group’s liberation might detract from one’s own progress. This zero-sum mindset suggests that for one group to gain, another must lose, fostering competition rather than collaboration. This fear is particularly potent among marginalized communities, who frequently contend with systemic oppression, limited resources, and socio-economic challenges.

Should I prioritize friendship over sex?

In the modern landscape of relationships, the allure of physical intimacy often takes center stage, overshadowing the profound significance of emotional connection and friendship. Society bombards us with messages that equate love with lust, perpetuating the myth that a successful relationship hinges solely on sexual compatibility and consistent sex. However, a deeper exploration reveals that prioritizing friendship over sex not only fosters deeper emotional bonds but also cultivates long-lasting fulfillment and resilience in relationships.

A Guide to Queer Identity for BIPOC Women

Welcome to a much-needed conversation about the intricate journey of navigating LGBTQ identity as a woman of color. In a world where identities intersect and intertwine, the experiences of LGBTQ women of color are as diverse as they are complex. This blog post seeks to shed light on the unique challenges, triumphs, and nuances faced by LGBTQ women of color as they navigate the intersections of race, gender, and sexual orientation.