Lita's Lens

I have always been fascinated by the human experience. We encounter a range of emotions, thoughts, relationships, and situations that shape who we are and how we navigate this life.

Lita's Lens is a public journal of sorts, where I write about my experiences, and sometimes incorporate the experiences of others to highlight the complexity of our shared human experience. It is a therapeutic way for me to process my existence, while documenting a journey that is uniquely mine.

Joy From My World: What I've Come to Understand About Grief

Carlita L. Coley

Dec 76 min read

Joy From My World: What I've Come to Understand About Grief

Grief followed me home on a cold winter's day when I was a little girl, and sat with me as my view of the world changed. At the time, I...

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Carlita L. Coley

Dec 16 min read

Joy From My World: Navigating Grief

"Hey Mommy" she said, in an awkward tone when I answered the phone. "What's up daughter?!" I said in a cheerful voice, trying to shake...

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Recovering from Divorce: Navigating the Journey to Healing

Carlita L. Coley

Sep 295 min read

Recovering from Divorce: Navigating the Journey to Healing

Divorce was something I never considered - until I did. When we married, our main takeaway from premarital counseling was to not...

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Carlita L. Coley

Aug 136 min read

Living Left When Everything Is Right

Imagine living in an environment where most everything is created with people not like you in mind. I can't say that I have ever thought...

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Disability Advocacy: Capturing My Mom's Story

Jordan Coley

Jul 304 min read

Disability Advocacy: Capturing My Mom's Story

Anyone can be disabled at any time. I know this all too well because when my mother began showing symptoms of a chronic health condition...

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The Mighty Freedom: Embracing the Single Life

Ronke Patterson

Jul 53 min read

The Mighty Freedom: Embracing the Single Life

FREEDOM!!! What a kind and fun word. In the American culture, we have the opportunity to experience many types of freedom, including...

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Celebrating Pride Through Self-Love, Acceptance, and Mental Health

Ronke Patterson

Jun 283 min read

Celebrating Pride Through Self-Love, Acceptance, and Mental Health

As we approach the end of Pride Month, I want to emphasize the importance of maintaining our mental health with an inclusive focus on...

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That's Exactly Who You Are: A Mother's Support of Her Child's Gender Identity

Carlita L. Coley

Jun 234 min read

That's Exactly Who You Are: A Mother's Support of Her Child's Gender Identity

Every good parent wants to ensure their child's happiness, success, and self-discovery. But what happens when a parent’s journey takes an...

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Navigating Aggression and Rejection: The Journey of a Masculine-Presenting Lesbian

Carlita L. Coley

Jun 184 min read

Navigating Aggression and Rejection: The Journey of a Masculine-Presenting Lesbian

Values are personal, and are basic beliefs that guide a person's behavior. Social norms are expectations that society has for a person's...

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Celebrating Juneteenth: Embracing Freedom and Resilience

Carlita L. Coley

Jun 163 min read

Celebrating Juneteenth: Embracing Freedom and Resilience

On July 4, 1776, 13 European American colonies severed their political connections with Great Britain, and summarized their motivation...

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Carlita L. Coley

Apr 271 min read

Exodus with the Author, Part 2

Earlier today, I continued the conversation about my latest writing project, the second edition of Eve's Exodus. During this episode,...

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Carlita L. Coley

Apr 271 min read

Exodus with the Author, Part 1

On April 19th, I discussed my latest writing project, the second edition of my book, Eve's Exodus with a few friends. The video had to...

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