Steel Magnolias

I often ask myself is there a need for Sister’s Expressions and I have been reminded that YES is the answer!  Here recently the entertainment media has been bombarded with the latest story concerning Nikki Minaj and Mariah Carey.  Again, the image of black women is being portrayed in a negative manner.  I am outraged with all of the naming calling, fighting, and just plain ignorance that those who are representing black America via multi-media within the entertainment industry.  As I am reminded of how hard previous generations worked to improve black image in America, I am almost brought to tears to see this current generation destroying it with little hope of recovery.  However, the saddest point to all of this is our desire to watch ourselves being misrepresented.  We rush home weekly to tuned into all the House Wives shows, R & B Divas, Basketball Wives, etc., without considering the message that we are sending to the world.  Nevertheless, there are many positive black women out there, Chief Justice Leah Ward Sears, Michelle Obama, Oprah Winfrey, Maya Angelou, Alfre Woodard and many others in our local communities that we can learn, grow and build upon our reflection as a race of women.  Therefore, I encourage all of us to rethink the message that we send daily!  Yes, let’s show the world that we are not all angry, and confrontational.  That we can get along and we do care for one another!

P.S.  Don’t forget to watch Steel Magnolias, this Sunday, Oct.7^th, on Lifetime at 9:00 Eastern Time.  Although, it is a remake, I’m sure it will be refreshing to watch Sisters sharing and caring for each other!

Love,

Mandy

Women Who Cheat

As a result of divorce and infidelity, we have seen the effects that broken marriages have caused our children as well as society as a whole.  The increase of divorce is influenced by various reasons, one in particular is infidelity.  Due to technology being unfaithful to one’s spouse is made easy and quick.  With dating web pages and cell phones at our finger tips, email addresses, etc., we are bombarded with temptation constantly.  In addition, the influx of acceptability regarding disloyalty has fueled this situation to a fiery disaster.  And within this catastrophe of infidelity are the women who cheat? 

Many have voice their opinions about the reasons why men go outside their main relationships.  The oldest reason regarding our male counter-parts betrayal is the CAT.  But what drives women to join this rat race?  Although, there are several reasons, I believe that one meticulous motive is the lack of affection!   As women a lot of us grew up with the notion that we should be treated like princesses, and although I would love to hold on to this childhood outlook, reality has led me to believe the contrary.  Some of us have been involved with men who are not meeting our needs financially, sociably, or emotionally.  In our efforts to get our needs met we are left to confront our spouses (lovers) who in turn say that we are nagging them.  Nevertheless, out of frustration and disappointment some of us have found comfort in the arms of another.  I do agree that this decision does lead to some type of satisfaction but only temporarily.  Bringing another party into an already sticky circumstance can only lead to more confusion, in addition you could be possibly setting yourself up for more heartache.  Therefore if you are feeling unfulfilled in your current relationship, I suggest that you fight hard for a resolution.  If your significant other is not willing to work with you towards an agreeable declaration than be a SISTER who is able to resolve her own issues, for some that could mean cutting the ties.  But no matter what by all means be respectful to yourself and the person who lives you affect by the decisions you make, here’s to loving relationships! 

Love,

Mandy

 

Breast Cancer Awareness

Today is the first day of BREAST CANCER awareness month.  Sister’s Expression would like to remember all those who fought a good fight and those who loved them.  I am sure they will forever live on in our memories and dreams.  SE is sending special love to Sara Harper-Chatmon and Deirdre Buckles-Alford as they celebrate the lives and legacies of their mothers.  We would also like to remember their mothers for raising such incredible women that I am blessed to have met.  In addition, please take the time to add any other people you would like remembered during this month!

P.S. Remind someone that self-examinations can save their life!

Love,

Mandy