What she is
discovering now.
On aging, departure, thresholds, and what comes next. Written in real time.
The Journey
"I am at some kind of crossroads, or threshold,
and I don't know but can sense what is on the other side."
— Isisara Bey 2026 —
Travel · Becoming
What Would Life Look Like If You Took the Leap?
What if you dared to step away from everything familiar? When I first arrived in Morocco, I didn't know what to expect. I was stepping into something completely new — and it turned out to be the most clarifying thing I have ever done.
January 2025
Aging · Grace
Going with Grace
Years ago, I experienced a bout of depression that sent me on the hunt for a therapist. After several tries, I did find someone — but I was not telling her the real truth. Something prevented me from opening up. Fortunately, I found someone else. And I started to tell it.
MAy 2025
Travel · Becoming
Thinking of Becoming an Expat?
If you're contemplating expatriation, as many are these days, you'd be in stellar company. Notable African American expats include Josephine Baker, James Baldwin, W.E.B. Du Bois. The tradition of leaving in order to fully arrive is long and worthy.
July 2025
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