Kwesi Speaks

A child doesn’t owe their parents for life, just because they are here. I mean, no child sent a request to be here. However, when a parent works to create a legacy, guiding the child through the ends and outs, it is then that child’s responsibility to carry that legacy forward.

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“The Blood of the covenant is thicker than the water of the womb.” So that we’re clear, there are more than Christians misusing and misquoting. For every person that ever used the statement about blood being thicker than water, to gain some type of advantage over someone, shame on you. It plays into my ongoing skepticism of our ability to establish justice in social institutions, without taking on a religious/spiritual perspective. Families generally esteem the words of matriarchs and patriarchs higher than God, and quickly blame him for their demise. How can we trust the justice of families with the amount of secrets that many hold, and suffer in silence. The blood that is shed with brothers and sisters in the trenches often creates deeper and more meaningful bonds than relatives. I need you to know that it’s okay; you are not a bad person for acknowledging the truth of your situation. From henceforth, govern yourselves accordingly.

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I know you want to believe that you have the best friend in the world, and that the feeling is mutual. However, what would you do if you found out that you weren’t the best friend? It happened to me, and to be honest I was a bit hurt. Prior to hearing it, it was all speculation anyway. While the unknown worked perfectly fine for me, the reality of hearing the other person’s thoughts, forced me to consider the silliness of wasting energy over it. If you are married, thank God for sending you your best friend. Be blessed!

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GoFundMe does not take the place of having life insurance. Some people have zero established relationships with financially well families, thus the gamble of using GoFundMe as life insurance. The lack of trust for insurance companies caused a hesitation in me, but was soon overcome by my sister-in-laws new career as a New York Life agent. I trust her and in that premise took out a life insurance policy on myself. The sense of pride that I felt after the physical examination was quickly disrupted by the concern for people who won’t pass the physical exam or be able to afford premiums due to their current economic status. We must get and stay healthy, and we must have health and life insurance. For more info contact: [email protected]

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I did not do the study, but I certainly believe there’s something to the impact of the touch. If it is natural and pure, it will be received as such. As the song says, “Reach our and touch somebody’s hand; make this world a better place, if you can.”

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These are the confessions of a delivered “Butthole!” I thought that I had every right to be one, but in hindsight I was only making everyone around me pay for someone else’s wrongdoing. This is an open apology and a little assistance to people that are currently suffering with this “itis.”

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I grew up from grades 7-11 in what our city refers to as “tha hood.” The catch phrase that people are often allowed to get away with is referring to “tha hood” as urban. Urban actually denotes location not socioeconomic status. However, being new to the area and not fully understanding the code of the street made acclimation extremely challenging. The fear and anxiety that I already possessed was only fed there. In these bars I liken the results to those of our servicemen and women. Imagine a child growing immune to gunshots, profanity, and lasciviousness. Chances are, unless the pattern is disrupted it will continue with no end.

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The first episode was so therapeutic that I had to follow up. Here I am at age 44 still trying to piece through parts of a childhood that I tried so desperately to forget. I am in no way attempting to demean or minimize the trauma that is faced by our servicemen and women; however, a stepparent can create the type of tumultuous household environment, that will leave both physical and mental scars similar to PTSD. I lived to tell it, and overcoming it daily.

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I do not know what it feels like to be a stepparent, but I know what it feels like to be a stepchild. Studies show that stepchildren are more susceptible to mental health issues as well as bullying. I have had great stepparents that taught me life issues with love. On the flip side, I have lived in terror! I can empathize for those that suffer in silence. As Usher says “These are my confessions!”

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I remember watching some music awards show, and thinking how crazy it was for people to thank God for the inspiration behind profane lyrics. I did not realize how judgmental that I was being. The fact of the matter is, Every good and perfect gift comes from God.- James 1:17. The responsibility of the recipient is to say thank you. Thank you should be more than words; the gift should also be used to help others. The guys that I heard were no doubt a blessing to their families and friends. Who was I to judge their relationship with God? What could I gain from judgement? Would God be pleased with me attempting to take his grace and withdraw it from someone?

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