Press Enter to search or select a section to narrow results

I Need Your Imput on an Observation

Jen Fad · Wednesday, May 9th 2012 at 1:02AM · 925 views
On yesterday, I mentioned to one of my lunch mates who happens to be one of several people that meet up in the "Lunch Box" at lunch time that it's been my observation that Black women appear to be very guarded in general.

They seem to be guarded and hold back out of fear. I've even heard a couple of the sistahs mention that they have more male associates than female or that they don't have female associates (one or the other).

Although this may be what they believe works for them, I don't believe that its the best practice in the long run since what better person to understand what another woman goes through than a woman. (My opinion)

What are your thoughts on and have you heard about other similar complaints or experienced something similar?
I Need Your Imput on an Observation

About the Author

Jen Fad Central Jersey, NJ

Share This Article

Comments (2)

Jen Fad Wednesday, May 9th 2012 at 11:38PM

@ Saint,

That sounds on point what you have said and I can really appreciate all that you have said. If it 'really' hadn't been for the Lord, I don't know where I would be right about now regarding all the mess that goes on in families with Uncle Tyrone and dem. It's so common with the incest and stuff in our communities but we're good rug sweepers, eh. Well not me. I'm not the type to keep up appearances and helping others do their dirt by keeping silent. Well not any more at least. Hopefully the sisters will break their silence and at least let someone professional help because our silence continually betrays us.

Thanks again for the imput.

Jen Fad Friday, May 11th 2012 at 10:46AM

I read your blog and I've reposted to the BWC site. I think its relevant and perhaps people aren't commenting because its still too, painful for them; however, I believe that they are reading and faith is being built to overcome fear of keeping silent. I remember the first time I told my mother what happened to me as a kid when I was in my early 30's. It was hard, but I was determined that she needed to know. Having said that, I had to build the faith and courage to speak out and it started with blogs like this until finally I felt the courage to talk about it.

Post a Comment

Please log in to post comments.