Monthly Archives: November 2010

Ya momma used to say, “So are you going to jump…

jumping off bridge Melanie Richardson @ primarythoughts.net“So are you going to jump off a bridge, just because your friends do?” I know we’ve all heard this before and most would like to say at this point “as adults” that we no longer follow the crowd. We some intelgant inpendint enviduels, right?

Well, I have to ask a question in regards to dating and relationships.

I have heard women say, many times, “he’s not just sleeping with me, so what do I owe him… or he’s not committed to me, so I’ll sleep with whomever I want…” I’ve actually heard a couple of men say this, too.

When I hear these type of comments, I hear my momma sound off that old saying. And… I understand that you don’t want to commit to someone who isn’t committed to you. I get that, but what about the commitment to yourself? For some sex is sex, but I see it on so many different levels. At its most basic – you are giving someone authority over your body. How does “he does what he does, so ima do what I do” ever factor into this decision process?

If you know someone who has these views or you’ve said this before yourself, are you really saying that because he lays down with multiple partners that you do to? Or is it pride talking? And if it’s pride, have you really thought about how this sounds? It’s kinda contradictory to self-worth, really. Because he doesn’t value his, you don’t value yours… so you’re proud to devalue yourself? I just don’t get it.

“How can I be a Father, when I was never a Son?”

So, this is another old post (August of 2009 actually) that I hadn’t published on this site. I hope you enjoy. :)

I recently had someone offer me this question to write from (Thank you ~ Jay, Still I Rise). Until this past Christmas, my son’s father was not in his life, so when I read the question it struck me at my core. While I had not put it in these words, I’ve often contemplated how I would teach my son to be a father. To wait until he makes the decision would be too late. This must be taught, reared, and regarded… regardless of whether he becomes a father or not. It’s one of the most important responsibilities in the world, yet I’ve known for years that I have no clue.

shaving Melanie Richardson @ primarythoughts.netNumber one, I’m not a father. I’m not a man. How can I surmise all the skills needed to become a good father? Moreover how does he become a great one? Number two, I’m what most would consider, a fatherless daughter. While my mother told me my father loved me, while I believed her words in my heart, he wasn’t present for the most part. I do know that she spoke truthfully. He loves me dearly. The childhood memories of him are some of my most pleasant thoughts of the past, but those memories don’t paint the picture of all that a father should encompass. Continue reading

Before your child gets it on… Gardasil

Yes, I said it. Before your child gets it on you need to make a decision. For those who don’t know… HPV (human papillomavirus) is small enough to penetrate the walls of a condom, therefore, there is no such thing as “safe sex” for those already infected. This is why the FDA recommends vaccination before adolescence and potential sexual activity. If you’ve already had sex there is a strong possibility that you have at least one of the types, but you can get vaccinated for the other types.

HPV Melanie Richardson @ primarythoughts.netThe only problem is… you have to be tested. Once you’re diagnosed with HPV insurance companies consider it a pre-existing condition/incurable condition. I’ve never heard of insurance companies canceling or not approving coverage, but they do charge higher premiums because of the diagnosis. Basically, they charge you based on the possibility that you will contract cancer later in life. Continue reading