Written by Dennis Harvell The Work That Built My Rise My rise didn’t start in an office. It started in the South Bronx, where work wasn’t optional — it was survival. My first job was as a bag boy, the kind of work where you learn quickly that effort matters more than pride. From there,… Continue reading The Work That Built My Rise
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The “Quiet Exit”
Written by Dennis Harvell The “Quiet Exit” There’s a power in the “quiet exit”. No shouting, no long explanations, no final arguments. Just a realization that the math doesn’t add up anymore. I’ve reached a place where my silence isn’t a grudge—it’s a boundary. I’m done explaining my worth to people who are committed to… Continue reading The “Quiet Exit”
Who Will Miss You The Most
Written and original artwork by Dennis Harvell Who Will Miss You The Most We save our best words for the people who can no longer hear them. We assume someone is fine because they’re strong, independent, or quiet. We watch their lives from a distance and tell ourselves we’ll reach out tomorrow. But survival is… Continue reading Who Will Miss You The Most
Jesse and Me: More Adventures with my Unexpected Queen
Written by Dennis Harvell Jesse and Me: More Adventures with my Unexpected Queen I realized there were so many more moments that defined her reign. Fourteen years gave me endless adventures, and even now, I’m still uncovering the ways she shaped my life. She wasn’t just a cat — she was a queen, a comedian,… Continue reading Jesse and Me: More Adventures with my Unexpected Queen
The Strength in Being Seen
Written by Dennis Harvell Even in a room full of echoes, your presence matters. Let no one feel unseen today.” The Strength in Being Seen Sometimes the hardest fight isn’t against a visible enemy; it’s against the feeling of becoming invisible. You can stand in the center of the loudest room, surrounded by people, and… Continue reading The Strength in Being Seen
Awareness as the Antidote to Division: The Pause
Written by Dennis Harvell Awareness as the Antidote to Division: The Pause We are living in an age where reactivity has become our default posture. We speak before we understand, defend before we listen, and retreat into certainty when uncertainty would serve us better. Division is not born from difference itself, but from the speed… Continue reading Awareness as the Antidote to Division: The Pause
The Quiet Watch
Written by Dennis Harvell The Quiet Watch There was a time, not so long ago, when the world felt wide open. Ten or fifteen years back, the air felt lighter. We walked through our neighborhoods noticing the weather or the music drifting from a window, not scanning for conflict. I was raised to see the… Continue reading The Quiet Watch
The Narcissist
Written by Dennis Harvell Understanding the Narcissist Not all narcissists are the same. There is the inverted narcissist, who has no boundaries. They feel entitled to say whatever they believe is true and scatter their opinions freely, whether they’re rude, hurtful, or completely inaccurate. And then there is the traditional narcissist, who tends to present… Continue reading The Narcissist
Forgiveness
Written by Dennis Harvell Forgiveness Forgiveness has nothing to do with the other person. You’re not forgiving them so they can heal. You’re forgiving them so you can stop carrying the weight of a conversation they were never capable of hearing. Forgiveness is reclaiming the sovereignty of your own mind. It’s refusing to let resentment… Continue reading Forgiveness
A Glimpse Into Her Nature
Written by Dennis Harvell Open Door Policy — A Glimpse Into Her Nature “She had a warmth that made people feel safe, a softness that made them feel understood. She helped anyone who needed something — a meal, a place to sit, a few dollars she couldn’t spare, or simply someone to listen. Her generosity… Continue reading A Glimpse Into Her Nature