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Bubby said. As was I. And our presence in these previously all-white worlds was a gift to all those who performed and to all those who watched us.
Besides, I’m not sure that she ever developed the skills to communicate deeply when she was a child and therefore couldn’t teach us. By the end of the day, after working nine to five, raising six children, and dealing with an addicted or abusive partner, she had simply run out of words.
more comforting, for me to be silent, but her questions and unconditional approval bolstered me. I’d begun to hear the sound of my own voice. And I liked it.
The Bradleys had helped unearth and hone my gift. Instead of treating me like a student or project, they embraced me as a daughter. I was still shy, but thanks to their nurturing, I now knew that my voice was worth hearing.
That I wouldn’t be where I am without their dedication, their willingness to sacrifice and take me into their family. Without them, I would not have learned to voice my opinion, to feel confident that I had opinions worth listening to. All that, and more, the Bradleys gave to me.
