I pledge allegiance to my skin
to always put me first
to avoid using external factors and comparisons
to evaluate my self-worth.

You see, I am a wife and mom of seven. Through all the crazy chaos of my life, it is hard for some people to believe that I am still sane and genuinely happily married for almost fifteen years. When people ask, “How do you do it?” I tell them this truth: Anybody can get married. However, staying married is a whole different story.

In Dr. Prince’s interview with II Magazine, he provides us with doses of wisdom, empowerment, and unity. Here’s what the doctor has to say:

Yes, I still call you King. It’s who you are.  Who you have always been. Despite the distorted lens that some view you through, I see your perseverance and I admire you.