Category: Ascending/Rising UP
The Truth About Family Outsiders (video)
From gogetterswantd on Tiktok.com:
The truth about family outsiders is..
Theyâre the ones that can see the wounds that the family ignores.
Th [...]
What I Survived Speaks Louder Than What They Say
⨠Affirmation â¨
What they say is fleetingârumors, whispers, labels.But what I survived is eternalâit beats like a drum in my spirit.My scars sing lou [...]
Not Defined by Them, Defined by Survival
⨠Affirmation â¨
I release the weight of their opinions, their names, their judgments.
I am not defined by what they said, thought, or tried to mak [...]
They Spoke Labels. I Lived Through Fire.
⨠Affirmation â¨
They tried to pin me down with names that never belonged to me.
They whispered labels meant to wound, meant to cage.
But I rose t [...]
10 Signs Someone on Your Journey Doesnât Want the Best for You
Not everyone who walks with you is truly walking for you. Some people clap when youâre down and grow silent when you rise. Here are signs to watch for [...]
Life Changing Advice by Denzel Washington (video)
Here is one of our favorite teachers on the topic of rising against the odds....Mr Denzel Washington.
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đ Why âBlack Sheepâ Roles Are Common in Dysfunctional Families
1. Scapegoating Relieves Pressure on the Group
In families that are unstable or abusive, members often project problems onto one person.
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She Almost Missed This
She almost didnât go. The weight of yesterdayâs battles clung to her like heavy wet clothes. But she put on her shoes anyway.
On the walk, she saw th [...]
Move the Pain, Keep the Peace
Dance. Worship. Music. Prayer.These are not just traditions â they are tools of survival.
For so many of us, especially Black women and Survivors, tr [...]
Helen Baylor’s Testimony| I Had a Praying Grandmother
Helen Baylorâs gospel classic âA Praying Grandmotherâ is more than a personal testimonyâitâs a spiritual archive for many Black families. It speaks to [...]