Who Is Trula?

My name is Trula Breckenridge.
I'm a black woman born and raised in the United States of America.
I'm married and have 3 children. My husband is white.

No that does not mean I hate black men.
Yes I am proud of who I am and my culture.
I'm telling you upfront because if I don't mention it...
some people take that to mean I'm hiding it.

Then they'll pounce and say Aha! you can't write about issues
pertaining to black people because you are married to the
enemy!

You are free to think that if you like but consider this:

I am the mother of black sons and a black daughter.
I am the daughter of a black man and black woman.
I am a sister, cousin, aunt, niece, and grand-daughter to black people.

If you think I can't love or discuss black people because of who I'm married to, then you think I don't love or care about my family...
my very children.

Also consider that my husband is not your enemy.
All white people are not racists.

I'm a writer and I own an indie publishing and production house.
One of my books is about raising black children and titled
Afro Mama: Tips & Suggestions for Raising Black Children.
I started this blog because in my quest for personal development, I did not find very much that mentioned how the effects of racism can interfere with personal development.

We need personal development in order to have collective development as black people. If you are black and live in the USA...you know we need
collective development.
Please. Spare me your denial.

I've read a lot of examples about how a few individuals overcame extreme trauma to live and do astounding things, so with that mindset I can certainly see why so many personal development writers, even other black personal development writers, neglect to mention or take into account the negative impact of living in a racist culture.

But we need more than mind-over-matter extremism that works on a select few. We need clear and defined strategies to move forward. Bookmark this blog to visit often for new content, donate to keep it moving, and comment with your ideas.
Share what has helped you.

Some of the entries you'll find on here will make you uncomfortable.
Some will make you feel I'm airing our 'dirty laundry'.
But the whole world can see our dirty laundry!
African Americans are in a messed up state.
Myself included. I'm ready to change. Are you?

You wouldn't be here unless you are also interested in personal development.
So join me on this personal development quest.
It is my intention to motivate you, compel you, and inspire you to grow.
So we all can grow.

Peace,
Trula