The assumption is that I'd be more than happy to have a man take me out because I am waiting for ANY man to come along and validate me because my options are slim and my child and I NEED him. That is, I say, the assumption.

To the black men, who have relied on, cried to, ran from, abused, disregarded, failed to consider, neglected and refused us black women, I ask you, Where's your Kim K?

Thank you, Daddy! For being there in ways that mom cannot, For providing and guiding and disciplining a lot!

And I'm so proud of everything it means to be much like her. A woman of humility, an over-comer. A warrior, an idol, a teacher, a Queen, every thing many girls want their mother's to be.

Day 1: Lose him!