Dalaina's Word (Revel In Power)

Balloon Lady & the Dark Cloud Balloons were Dalaina’s thing. Fittingly so, because she was a 36-year-running party, the embodiment of a good time. If you know the family from Ferndale or West Farms then you know first-hand, if Dalaina wasn't responsible for the party all together, then she was still the life of it. That said, we all can attest to the fact that things that happen during a party aren't always fun and games.  Dalaina battled Borderline Personality Disorder most of her life. At times, her condition made her a very trying and intense person, to say the least. Because we were none the wiser, bad energy was often reciprocated, leading to some pretty traumatic situations over the years. With her passing, I found solace in the fact that the last thing I told her is that I loved her. I only wish I’d let her know that I understand and, furthermore, I apologize. Because so little emphasis is placed on the importance of mental health and wellness in Black & Brown co...