We All Belong Musings on inclusion acceptance and kindness

As Michelle Obama would say, "There is no limit to what women can do." In this bold, yet reflective and creative "work of As Michelle Obama would say, "There is no limit to what women can do." In this bold, yet reflective and creative "work of heart," twelve women openly share how they are rising above racism, discrimination, and bullying, and how we can all promote and cultivate inclusion, unity, and kindness around us.***********"We all have a need to belong. We all want to feel included. We all want to be part of something bigger than ourselves, and to feel connected to others in meaningful ways." Chou Hallegra, MA, bestselling author, speaker, trainer, life coach, diversity/inclusion consultant."Prejudice, discrimination, and lack of cultural competence are still rampant within the health care system, and unconscious bias among professionals often results in misdiagnosis, inaccurate treatment, and distrust in mental health providers." Karima Leslie, Black author, wellness expert, and spiritual life and business coach."Advocacy and perseverance are about being humble and empathetic enough to know that we all can rise to the occasion." LeAnne Salazar-Montoya, Ph.D., educational administrator, author, and consultant."Change happens when we recognize that each child has something important to contribute and that making space for each child's personhood will undoubtedly and positively influence the greater majority." Dana Hall, author, and licensed clinical professional counselor."As women not only do we need to stand together but we need to continue to bring forth all the changes we face and find solutions together. It's our time now." Erin Montgomery, journalist, author, editor, and founder of Flourish Magazine.