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The Accountable Single Mom
NOTE: NOT REPRESENTATIVE OF ALL SINGLE BLACK MOTHERS
Malaysia M. J
05 Dec 2023
Something’s ought to give, I know I am not the only one that notices. The environments we are in, the people we are surrounded by, or the lack thereof…
First, we all have a sense of entitlement to a degree, though no one is perfect.
Awareness is first, mindfulness follows, and then onto action.
Fact: We all stress.
In the past year, 74% of people have felt so stressed they have been overwhelmed or unable to cope. (Mental Health Foundation)
77% of Americans have used addictive behaviors or unhealthy coping mechanisms to manage their mental health, according to Myriad Genetics nationwide survey. (Genesight)
People who are unhappy or even in pain tend to take comfort in knowing they’re not alone in their suffering by making others miserable, too. (grammarist.com)
Misery most certainly loves company.
BIRD STORY
For context, while I was pregnant, two birds became parents on the fire escape of our apartment. I witnessed the hen nurture and feed her hatchlings while the cock flew off frequently. Returning with…
