Chronicles Of A Sista

So today, I am bringing you the first installment of "Chronicles of a Sista." It will be a weekly installment of how I--a sister--react, relate or deal with one of those things that goes with being a sista. Now, let me just add a disclaimer: I WILL NOT BE HOLDING MY TONGUE. For the most part I plan to discuss things that impact me but may have meaning to others, male or female, that can relate to it. So, the inaugural topic for Chronicles of a Sista?

BABYMOMMAS  

     So, I believe it bears mentioning that I am a "Babymomma" and an ex-wife and I'm cool with being both.  Now, the "Babymomma" has been the subject of numerous songs, venomous rants, get back pleas, love and hate.  So, as best I can tell, the term originated in Caribbean community to characterize the relationship between two people who no longer shared a relatonship but do share a child or children.  There are several connotations--that go with the usage of the term.  Some conjure up disdain, some conjure up sadness. 

     The term crossed over into pop culture, most likely with the reference to Katie Holmes and Tom Cruise as they used it to reference their relationship even though they were together.  I guess everything will end up crossing over sooner or later. 

    So, who is she?  She can be your biggest ally or your worst foe--depending largely on how well she has worked through her own shit.  Babymomma is often misunderstood but sometimes deservedly so.  There will be many more detailed musings about Babymomma and her counterpart, Babydaddy.

     In the meantime, welcome and please check back regularly--you never know what you will find in the "Chronicles of a Sista."