Sharon enjoys writing on topics like diversity, emotional resilience, and personal empowerment in the hope that sharing authentic experiences will connect with others and assist them in their journey to build empathy, well-being and understanding.
I never knew what the trips were for. In fact, it wouldn’t be years later after my childhood was over that I would think to ask. But while I...
The problem with traumas is that you carry them with you throughout life, and sadly you try to forget them lurking in shadows. As they whisper and echo in...
Over forty years ago, sensitivity to diversity issues was not as apparent or demonstrated within Western cultures. My own evolution and awareness of inclusive challenges and biases was a...
Have you ever caught yourself wondering whether you’re being kind to yourself or just stuck in self-pity? Like many people, I’ve faced life challenges, overcome crises and have had...
What is Self-Care? During a recent flight, I was struck by the familiar airline safety instruction: ‘Put on your own oxygen mask before assisting others.’ As a parent, we...
I grew up in New York, and although I was not an avid consumer of the news, the latest scandals didn’t escape me. I witnessed how powerful men’s treatment...
We’ve all been there after a relationship has ended. Through the tears and self-recrimination, you wonder, “Where did I go wrong?” After my second breakup, I knew something was...
Sometimes, journeying through life is like eating a bowl of pitted grapes. No matter how large, juicy and sweet, you end up being annoyed with the seeds. After a...
Change is a part of life, but let’s be real—sometimes it’s tough. Whether you’re dealing with career shifts, personal challenges, or just the uncertainties of life, change can feel...
In November 1968, when I was six years old, I met a stranger in JFK Airport in New York. My mother had left Jamaica when I was three years...
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