Heroines, by definition, are women who are mentally strong, courageous and resilient. Their qualities and traits make them admirable and inspiring, which epitomise Black women. Although “heroines” is an archaic word and “heroes” is the preferred term in modern times, “heroines” will be used for consistency. The protagonists in comics, fairy tales, fantasy novels and…
This revelatory questionnaire is a journey of self-discovery and personal growth, beneficial to all age groups seeking to gain a deeper understanding of themselves. The questions are very thought-provoking, requiring deep thought to answer objectively, which is key to gaining greater self-awareness. If you can answer 80% of them without undue deliberation, you are quite…
Do you have a happy place that brings you joy, relaxation and peace? A happy place can be physical, emotional, mental, or spiritual. It is a refuge of self-care that instantly produces stress relief. It allows one to think clearly and feel calm and relaxed. It could be meditation, a walk in nature, music, art,…
Celebrating yourself as a 50+ black woman. Celebrate your authenticity, personal growth, empowerment and inner strength. If you have yet to celebrate yourself, it is time to declare unapologetically that this is your time to thrive and live your best life. It is said, “Life is a journey, not a destination”. And what a journey…
The children of Windrush parents form two camps: those who remained in the Caribbean with grandparents and later joined their parents in England and those born in England but sent to live with grandparents in the Caribbean. Of the latter group, I was sent from England at the tender age of three and a half….
Small children have no shame or compunction about bursting into tears. Girls cry more than boys, and women cry longer than men (men do cry despite the stigma of weakness). Research states that crying releases oxytocin and endorphins, chemicals that make us feel better. That said, we are all wired differently and tears do not…
As the lyrics of Johnny Nash’s famous song, ‘I can see clearly now,’ my cataract surgery has been a resounding success, coupled with treating astigmatism. I am jubilant to see again with 20/20 vision and amazed at the now innovative, less intrusive laser cataract surgery. Diagnosed four years ago with the early onset of cataracts,…
Ageing and self-esteem take a nose dive for middle age women, when menopause takes its toll on their figures. They worry about how big their asses, hips, thunder thighs, bellies and jiggling arms are. That said, 50+ black women, compared to their Caucasian counterparts, are marginally less obsessed due to their culture. Do grown men…
Photo: Optical Chemist/Pexels.com Mortality is rarely at the forefront of anyone’s mind, as death has long been universally feared and a taboo subject. I know what you are thinking, death is such a morbid topic. Morbid it may be, but this is a conversation that needs to be had between spouses or partners and an…
Photo:@pixaby/Nappy.co Though the Wind Rush Generation’s legacy is one of contribution, struggle and positive change to British society, rarely talked about are the specific problems associated with the separation between parents and children during their exodus. For the children left behind or those sent to the Caribbean to live with family. For some the separation…