Many have asked about my journey so I thought I would use this forum also to share a bit about who I am and how I came to be. The easiest one liner is that in the ancestral realm my path was decided, I agreed, chose my family and that is what was written. But allow me to share more.
I was born in Harlem NY, then moved to Stamford, Ct. where I was adopted and raised by my maternal grandparents. I was quite active and busy as a child exploring and seeking adventures. Though my grandparents maintained a disciplined household I had much freedom to engage and explore. This was good as I am a Friday born, Afia, and one not to be contained or limited.
Throughout my formative years I was exposed to many opportunities and environments. My family believed in education so I excelled in that area. But I was also creative and talented. I took unique classes, like drafting, and I participated in school and church choirs, singing groups and played piano. I was artistic and loved to travel. My mother was a NY Jazz singer which exposed me to people and talents in that arena in the city known for progressiveBlack music. My maternal line from my great-grandmother to maternal ancestors dating back to the 1700s were nurse/midwives therefore likely spirit women during those times. My family provided many opportunities for my development and self-expression according to who I would come to know as Afia.

College served to assist in channeling my career into psychology. As many know an undergraduate degree in psychology does not prepare you for a career in the healing profession even in their world of clinical psychology. After college graduation I moved to NY with my mother and began to work in helping professions. It was during this time I came into contact with the association that would become a key part of my cultural development. Also, at this time I gained more exposure to health and kemetic (Afrikan) culture as New York was bustling with Black culture and the Black power movement between Harlem, Brooklyn and Queens and the entire city had become engaged in a movement of vegan/vegetarian health. It was also during this time that Baba Kamau and I were drawn together. Much of these New York experiences found us learning and exploring together so why not make it a life-long relationship.
Well, this is part I of my personal life journey. I will be posting more. Comment and share your thoughts and opinions.