Valencia BeyBeing ContentSo I’m not a competitive person. I don’t care what anyone else is doing, as long as they don’t bother me. I follow my own path and do what…Dec 5, 2022Dec 5, 2022
Valencia BeyUnlikely FriendsSometimes my life is a comedy show. Years ago, I met a woman virtually who became one of my good friends in real life. My ex husband had…Sep 21, 2022Sep 21, 2022
Valencia BeyThey Called Her MaryThis story was shared with me a couple of years ago by a 90+ year-old African-American woman from the south. We were talking about children…Mar 11, 2022Mar 11, 2022
Valencia BeyA Father and His DaughterMy relationship with my father has been a source of joy and strength as well as frustration through the years. Even though we look at each…Sep 15, 2020Sep 15, 2020
Valencia BeyThings My Daddy Told MeMy daddy has a warm way of engaging people. The best part of him is that he’s very charming and has a great sense of humor. Many times…Sep 15, 2020Sep 15, 2020
Valencia BeySpreading LoveYears ago, I taught bible classes and volunteered with women at a homeless shelter. It was one of the most spiritually satisfying…Sep 15, 2020Sep 15, 2020
Valencia BeyLetting GoThinking about heartbreak, and what I’d say to my younger self. It’s what I tell my daughters and anyone else who will listen about…Sep 14, 2020Sep 14, 2020
Valencia BeyThe Paperclip NecklaceDuring a visit to my house a while back, my mother saw a silver bracelet I’d made for one of my clients. I’m a jewelry designer, a…Sep 14, 2020Sep 14, 2020
