My Best Work Comes from Pain

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I write what is on my mind and in my heart from day to day.

My last few articles have come from a painful place. When I’m in a not-so-pleasant or negative emotion, my fingers flow like water from a faucet.

Not only were my last few articles from a painful place, but I believe they are from a place and on topics that resonate with many.

I feel like I have the Mary J Blige syndrome…my best work comes when I’m in pain. Well, at least people read my work more when it is from a painful place. Hm…do we like pain?

“Write the pain.” — DMX

Here are some of my articles written from a negative/painful/not-so-pleasant place. You will notice a theme in the first few. I basically used my Medium account as a journal but instead of just venting, I provided analysis and assessment of the situations and offered sound counsel and actionable steps.

Mental Health Issues in the Black Family are Ignored

Who is the Human Resources Rep for Family Issues?

Always Do What is Best for You

Microaggressions, Passive-Aggressiveness, and Gaslighting Can Occur in Your Family

Everyone May Not Be Who They Claim To Be