The white mans definition of mania for black people:
Any form of consistent productivity fueled by and in coexistence with a rage about racism and oppression.
Additionally for a black woman; consistent productivity fueled by and in coexistence with a rage about racism, oppression and sexism, particularly against the black woman in question.
What really makes you happy?
What are your triggers?
What are your wounds?
How can I heal you?
How can I pray for you?
How can I consider you?
In what ways do you need me to be patient & understanding with you?
How can I love you in the places you are hurting?
How can I support you in being the mother you envision?
These are some of the questions I am beginning to ask myself. I watched a video of a woman explaining the importance of treating oneself like the true love of our lives. Like the actual only person we have to, better yet, get to spend our lives with. The importance of asking ourselves all the questions we’d ask a lover that needed us. Here is a list of questions I am beginning to ask myself. Here is the start of me remembering that I am the true love of my life.
Arianna Anais