You may not be familiar with the term microaggression, but odds are you have already experienced it or will experience it in your lifetime. The chance of one intentionally or inadvertently initiating a microaggression may be even higher because we live in the world. As per the Merriam-Webster dictionary, a microaggression is a comment or action that subtly and often unconsciously expresses a prejudiced attitude toward a marginalized group (such as a racial minority). “Microag

Patience may be a virtue, but it is not infinite. I recall the response my mother gave to that quintessential neighbor who seemed to delight in testing my mother’s boundaries for less than noble reasons. My mother’s response was delivered with proportional grace and conviction: “I may have a plethora of patience, but it appears that your presence requires me to replenish it more often than I care to at the moment.” Let’s fast forward to 2026, and I have my signature response