• Shirley Stephens in front of her Nashville home
    Vulnerability

    Saying Goodbye Is Hard

    I am heartbroken with the loss of my friend, my neighbor and of someone I considered family. I never saw the color of her skin and I never felt angry with her despite the things we sometimes disagreed on. I loved Shirley for who she was, she was strong, intelligent,…

  • Relationships

    Today I lost My Best Friend

    It has been difficult to keep my mind focused on work. Today the news came I have awaited for a week, my beloved pup of only 6 years has renal failure and will likely have to be put down sometime soon. My heart is breaking with the news and yet…