Posts Tagged libation

Libation: I want you to know and remember Joyce Carol Vincent

Joyce Carol Vincent forces us to think about our support structures.

All of the really deep life lessons I’ve learned have come from other black women, often at their expense or mine. While I’m grateful for the lessons, I never wanted to watch someone struggle with addiction to learn humility and perseverance. I wouldn’t have wished someone’s partner of 40 years dead for that rare glimpse at​ unfiltered love. I wish I wouldn’t have Joyce Carol Vincent to remind me to be intentional about my life and who is in it.​ 

Joyce Carol Vincent forces us to think about our support structures.

All of the really deep life lessons I’ve learned have come from other black women, often at their expense or mine. While ...