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H&W|When the Light Goes Quiet: A Reflection on Suicide and Silent Pain
Behind every smile, there can be a story we’ll never see. More and more, we’re losing people who seemed strong, confident, and unshakable. It’s time to talk about what silence hides — because every life, every voice, every light still matters. If you or someone you know is struggling, call or text 988 — the…
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Life|What Schools Forgot to Teach Us
We spend years learning facts and formulas, but the real lessons come after the bell rings. Life teaches patience, resilience, emotional balance — the things school forgot to mention.
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Life|When Silence Becomes Intolerable|Judge Mark L Wolf
There comes a moment when silence no longer feels like peace — it feels like surrender. Judge Mark Wolf’s resignation reminded me that truth still matters, and sometimes the most powerful act of faith is to speak when the world expects you to stay quiet.
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Life|When Strength Had a Code That Was Understandable
In a world that’s blurred the lines of strength and grace, I still believe in the power of both. This isn’t about judgment — it’s about remembering what it felt like when respect had rhythm and authenticity had meaning.
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H&W|The Brain Knows: Reprogramming Our Healing Story
From the rehab floor to the front desk at Swedish Neuroscience Institute, I’ve watched the mind lead the body — in healing, in letting go, in rewriting the story. The brain truly knows… and we hold more power than we realize to reprogram how our story unfolds.
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Life|🎶 Finding a New Rhythm When Life Changes the Route
Life moves to its own beat, but some of us find peace in knowing the rhythm — the turns, the lights, the bridges we cross every day. 🌻 This reflection explores what happens when that rhythm shifts… and how we find our flow again when life changes the route.
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🏀 Roots & Legacy: Remembering Lenny Wilkens
For those of us who grew up in Seattle, the name Lenny Wilkens means more than basketball. It’s Sunday games on TV, the green and gold glow of the SuperSonics, and the quiet class of a man who taught us what leadership looks like — on and off the court. Seattle didn’t just watch him;…
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A&|🎷 The Chitlin’ Circuit: When Music Was Pure Soul
Before the flashing lights, million-dollar productions, and auto-tuned perfection—there was soul. The Chitlin’ Circuit was where it all began… smoky rooms, raw voices, and music that came straight from the heart. This was the sound of survival, pride, and joy — pure Black excellence in motion. 🎙️🌻
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Welcome to Simply Flava. A soulful blend of reflection, resilience, and real talk from a 65-year-old woman walking boldly through life. Formerly rooted in the indie arts scene, this blog has evolved into a space where wellness, aging, and purpose take center stage. Through storytelling, resources, and heartfelt moments, Lady Flava shares her truth—one post at a time.
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