I closed out the NASW week with fireworks over Lake Michigan—after days of work, movement, and intention.

Let’s normalize rest in our mission-driven careers.

#LakeMichiganViews #FireworksAndReflection #SocialWorkerInTheCity #RestAndReset

The sky opened up just in time.
I watched fireworks from a ship in Lake Michigan and remembered what it feels like to just be.

Joy is not extra. Joy is necessary.

#JoyInTheWork #BlackSocialWorker #LakeMichigan #NASWConference #FireworksAndReflection