Pulling Off the White Mask
I had told myself for years that I wasn't affected by racism. Can you believe that? But I did. I was very good at living a...
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Scapegoats are the Strong Ones
Being stuck in the role of the scapegoat is a lonely experience. Your place in the group never really feels secure. You live with a...
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Pray for Our Military and Ukraine
These are scary and unsettling times for military families. With the Russian invasion of Ukraine, many U.S. soldiers are deploying and...
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My Toddler Triggered Me
Recently, I learned that a mom left her toddler––without warning, she just walked out and disappeared. My heart ached as I prayed for...
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Flashbacks, Fragments & Facing Trauma
“I think something bad happened to me.” These were Chandra Moyer’s words to her husband after she was suddenly hit with frightening...
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Six Tips for Managing the Holidays as a Trauma Survivor
The hustle and bustle of the holidays can be fun. Yet, for survivors, it can cause overwhelming emotions and triggering moments. In...
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Racisms Impact Part 3
I want to look back on 2008 when I saw racial hatred rising again. I felt fear like I had known when I was in second grade, hearing...
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Racism's Impact Part 2
Here's my backstory. Born into a military family, raised by a mother who doesn't consider herself black. Mom's birth certificate lists...
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Racism's Impact Part 1
Hi, my name is Chandra Moyer, and I've lived in white spaces all of my life. As my adult children put it, I woke up in 2008 while...
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Our Path to Homeownership Part 3
A co-worker invited us to attend a financial planning meeting. Something we never heard of before. For the first time, we got a glimpse...
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Our Path to Homeownership Part 2
Five months ago, we paid off our home mortgage. Coming from our background, this is a big deal. Enlisted in the Air Force, my dad didn't...
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Our Path to Home Ownership Part 1
(I’m sitting on the floor in front of my Grandma) Homeownership was not something my parents attained when I was growing up. Later they...
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Reclaim the Dream of You
Dream forward is creating the life you want to live and taking the action steps to get there. But in finding your authentic self,...
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Stop Hiding It's Not Your Fault
Photo by Geoff Duncan An ugly emotion surfaced in my life––shame. I couldn't look people in the eye, something I had always been able to...
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Why Creative Journaling is Healthy
Recently I was asked by a new friend if I journaled often. That question got me thinking. I decided to pull out most of my journals and...
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Memoir or Fiction?
Ok, this writing thing is hard. After working two rounds with my development editor, my manuscript is finally ready for copy edits....
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When Cupid's Arrow Strikes
I'm celebrating forty-six years with this fantastic guy who has stayed by my side through thick and thin. And we keep choosing each...
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The Only Blacks in the County
When my husband and I moved to Atlanta, we decided to rent to get to know the area before buying. Every weekend we went house shopping. I...
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A Passion Ignited
I finally bit the bullet and signed up for an online iPhone photography course. I have wanted to learn about photography since I was in...
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White Neighbor's Fears
I had landed a job in Atlanta and loved the vibe of the city. I was grateful that TP was able to change his orders from Ft. Ben Harrison...
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