How are the Men in your Life?

The Men in My Life

Truly are a blessing. They have shown me the power of being quick to listen, slow to speak and slow to become angry. I am the only girl of five siblings and positioned right before the last. With the years of their friendships, I’ve gained even more brothers, friends and nephews along the way, leaving me with a tribe of amazing black men!

As we celebrate Father’s Day, I want to acknowledge how important and grateful I am for their relentless love & support.

Dad: I’ve watched you pick up and drop off mom: anywhere, anytime, any day for 34 years. Thank you for showing me what love and loyalty looks like.

Big Brother: I’ve watched you provide for your family the best way you know how. Thank you for showing me what sacrifice and love looks like.

Big Brother: I’ve watched you work tirelessly on your art. Thank you for showing me what commitment and passion looks like.

Big Brother: I’ve watched you practice self-care and evolution through failure and success. Thank you for showing me what accountability looks like.

Little Brother: I’ve watched you remain calm and take risks. Thank you for showing me what courage looks like.

Liam: I’ve watched you learn and decide on using words that are gentle yet have authority. Thank you for showing me what unconditional love and self-advocacy looks like.

GrayGray: I’ve watched you keep up with your older sister and cousin as they walked and you relentlessly crawled behind till now you’re the life of the party. Thank you for showing me what time looks like.

To all my black men out there, especially our dads, thank you for all you do.