Unapologetically Me

In the last few days, I've watched my brothers and sisters share their story #SeminaryWhileBlack, #ToxicFuller #BlackExodus. As an alum, student, and staff I wanted to add my voice... Fuller Community- They often say that when we see something and choose to remain silent our silence communicates an agreement to go along. I am a pretty private person- I keep to myself, keep my head down, do my job, study, and go home. But I know that I can only remain silent for so long until my silence becomes interrupted as compliance, agreement, or submission to the status quo. I recognize that to speak up and take a stand will cost me something. And I haven’t had the emotional energy it takes to take that stand. I don’t actually have it now. I haven’t had it, don’t have it because I’ve been speaking up for my kids in their elementary school as they deal with the same grievances my brothers and sisters have here at Fuller. I’ve had to choose my battles. - I’ve had to remind m...

I've spent too most of my life caring about what people think. Filtering my thoughts and opinions as to not offend. Choosing my words carefully so that my message is sometimes not even clear to me. I realized I've learned to live unseen as I code switch and shift in between different spaces. Trying to blend into the background so that I don't stand out and don't offend. One day I was walking down the street and realized I was the only one moving over onto the grass so others could pass. It was in that moment that I realized just how often I was apologizing in my word and actions for taking up space in a world that often denies my humanity.  It was in that moment that all the shifting made it impossible for me to be me even with me. So this blog will be a space to share my thoughts ideas my musings as I continue to encounter the world. Join me as I journey and learn how to live Unapologetically Me.