I loved this! I also saw myself in Keisha and was glad she was loved softly by Justin. It felt good to see her be relieved of some of her shame, though she is fictional I feel like she got some intervention earlier than most of us did! Love your writing!
Beautifully written! Forever truly is a love letter to the Black community. As a matchmaker and dating coach for young black professionals, I saw it not just a show, but as a powerful backdrop that inspires, affirms and reignites hope! The parenting was 10 out of 10, in every scene! And the parents and friends celebrating their son having a Black girlfriend, that hit deep! I wish more Black parents had these conversations with their Black sons, affirming, proud and intentional! That alone would solve the Black marriage crisis we are facing!
There was a line where she said he gets to keep on living, and she is the only one dealing with this situation. Even though he was there too. Yep, felt that!
I loved this i wrote something about this on my Substack too the programmed shame we’re forced to feel. I remember my 9 year old self being forced to feel shame when I didn’t even understand it
I loved this! I also saw myself in Keisha and was glad she was loved softly by Justin. It felt good to see her be relieved of some of her shame, though she is fictional I feel like she got some intervention earlier than most of us did! Love your writing!
This is beautiful and eloquently written and as a Kisha all of these words apply to me as well.
Loved this and the comment about the block button! It might as well have been credited as a costar!
It broke my heart that she was so worried about everyone else that she didn’t allow anyone to worry about her. Whew! Too close to home.
Beautifully written! Forever truly is a love letter to the Black community. As a matchmaker and dating coach for young black professionals, I saw it not just a show, but as a powerful backdrop that inspires, affirms and reignites hope! The parenting was 10 out of 10, in every scene! And the parents and friends celebrating their son having a Black girlfriend, that hit deep! I wish more Black parents had these conversations with their Black sons, affirming, proud and intentional! That alone would solve the Black marriage crisis we are facing!
There was a line where she said he gets to keep on living, and she is the only one dealing with this situation. Even though he was there too. Yep, felt that!
I loved this i wrote something about this on my Substack too the programmed shame we’re forced to feel. I remember my 9 year old self being forced to feel shame when I didn’t even understand it
Great post and breakdown of “Forever!” 💕
Great read! This right here “ reminded me of when I became so good at running.” Whew
Well-said. I watched Keisha on screen and felt like I was watching my younger self.