A Quest For True Identity

Hello World, it's me, Desi. Whew! I finally said it out-loud. I think saying that was for me more than for the world. Today I am given myself permission to travel on my very own journey of self-dsocovery. You see, I have been many things to many people but the question today is WHO AM I REALLY?


I am a wife to my 7th grade friend, Rod, who is my rock, my soul mate and best friend. We have been married for 22 years, but who am I really?


I am a mother of two grown children. My precious Emani at age 23 and my handsome son, Kiare, age 20. I am their number one fan, but who am I really?


I am a step-mother to Ms. Kelea, my special daughter at age 28, but who am I really?


I am a grandmother to my Kaun who is truly a gift to my life, but who am I really?


I am a Christian searching for peace, prosperity, justice and righteousness in this world, but who am I really?


I am an African-American Citizen moving from oppression, depression and segregation to healing, freedom and restoration, but who am I really?


I am a woman and a teacher wrapped up in one giving wisdom and direction to the younger generation and others who will listen, but who am I really?


I am a social worker called to the field of child abuse and neglect for over 15 years, but who am I really?


I am a co-worker, to my peers, supervisor and administrative staff who deem me reliable and trustworthy, but who am I really.


I am a friend to many, but intimate with only a few. Enough said about that, but who am I really?


I am a writer secretly jotting down my thoughts, feelings, emotions and observations that I experience on a daily basis, but who am I really?


I am a dreamer with visions and goals and talents and abilities trying to unfold all that is locked up inside of me, but who am I really?


I am that canary that is locked in a cage that will die if Ican't sing the song of my life, but who am I really?


I am a mother, a wife, a christian and African-American Citizen.
I am a woman, a teacher, a social worker and a co-worker.
I am a friend, a writer, a dreamer and a canary. BUt...............


WHO AM I REALLY?

I am a collection of all of these roles. However, it is a new day and some of the roles have been in the screenplay of my life for too long. Now don't misunderstand me. Some of these roles are life-long and I embrace them, but there are a few that must no longer be the main characters in this new journey.

I invite you to walk with me on this new journey to discover my true identity and maybe in the process, you will discover yours too!