Author: Latasha McFarland
Not Weak. Just Human — A New Conversation About Black Men and Mental Health When we talk about mental health in America, one truth quietly lingers: Black men remain among the least likely to seek therapy. Not because they don’t feel pain — but because they’ve been taught to carry it silently. The Inherited Silence For […]
READ ARTICLEWhen Valentine’s Day Doesn’t Feel Magical Valentine’s Day is often marketed as the Super Bowl of love — red roses, candlelit dinners, matching pajamas, and picture-perfect social media posts. But what happens when February 14th doesn’t feel magical?What if it feels… disappointing, lonely, awkward — maybe even painful? Whether you’re coupled or single, Valentine’s Day tends to […]
READ ARTICLEOver the past year, there have been many meaningful—and at times painful—conversations with my daughter about how the partner she chooses will shape the life she is building. These exchanges have not been about control or fear, but about curiosity, reflection, and a deep desire to support her in becoming more conscious about love. The […]
READ ARTICLEThe holiday season has a way of shining a light on our deepest longings. Twinkling lights, C music, family gatherings, matching pajamas, social media posts filled with “perfect” couples and families—this time of year can stir both joy and ache. For some, the holidays are warm and grounding. For others, they highlight loneliness, conflict, or […]
READ ARTICLERewriting Your Story After Thanksgiving When Thanksgiving Leaves You Empty Thanksgiving can carry such a tender ache when you grew up in a family where love and secrecy lived side by side. Instead of leaving you full and grounded, the day can end with you feeling strangely hollow—like you were in the room, but not […]
READ ARTICLEThe burdens and blessings of motherhood dance in delicate tandem—a symphony of devotion, introspection, and unconditional love, each note colored by compassion and longing. The quiet weight of maternal guilt, though gentle, is profoundly persistent. It is accompanied by the silent chorus of self-reflection: the late-night unraveling of memories, the wonderings if the paths chosen, […]
READ ARTICLEAfter divorce, the journey of motherhood unfurls in unexpected patterns—each cord intertwined with tenderness and complexity. The quiet weight of guilt becomes all the more intricate, imbued with new shades of longing, regret, and fierce love. Traversing this landscape, mothers are called to a profound form of grace—one that acknowledges their humanity while celebrating their […]
READ ARTICLEWhen the government shuts down, it doesn’t just close buildings or delay paychecks — it closes the rhythm of people’s lives. For thousands of dedicated public servants, the shutdown is not simply an “administrative pause.” It’s an emotional earthquake that rattles confidence, stability, and identity. Behind every furlough notice is a person — a teacher […]
READ ARTICLEFriendship after 50 carries a depth unlike almost any other bond. These are the relationships built not just on shared interests, but on decades of memories—birthdays celebrated, tears comforted, triumphs cheered, and late-night conversations held when the world felt upside down. Friendships at this stage in life are woven with threads of tenderness, wisdom, and […]
READ ARTICLELove’s Twists and Turns Love rarely unfolds in a tidy or predictable way. The path takes unexpected turns, twisting and dipping through both joyful highs and uncomfortable lows. If you’ve ever fallen in love, you know this feeling: romance starts off like a wild ride, but true closeness grows when you both learn how to […]
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