My cousin's Mom sent this to me...

...and it was so striking that I just had to post it.
I don't know who the author is, nor the poet,
but it is beautiful and
a definite description
of the women in my family.

What Makes a Boy Into A Man?

“…a man is a man when he knows what it takes to survive. A man has determination. Self-control. Self-discipline. He knows where he fits, where he stands in the world. He’s come to terms with his own father…a strong woman can raise a son as good as any man can. But its easier for a man to do it because he’s been through it himself.”

Character: Nate from
“Always true To You in My Fashion” by Valerie Wilson Wesley