From Suspicion to Friendship

I walked into a Starbucks with urgency.

Mar 26 • Parfait Bassalé

1

February 2026

The Tale of Two Americas

The shared cry for home

Feb 16 • Parfait Bassalé

3

2

January 2026

Befriending Is Leadership

A week or so ago, I was tired.

Jan 28 • Parfait Bassalé

3

5

What If It’s Not About Them?

The hidden wounds of belonging that cause us to react.

Jan 21 • Parfait Bassalé

3

1

Stay Human

How othering robs us of our humanity

Jan 10 • Parfait Bassalé

2

My Wish for Us in 2026

Better Relationships

Jan 2 • Parfait Bassalé

1

December 2025

Extend Grace

Hello friends,

Dec 23, 2025 • Parfait Bassalé

3

The Way of Befriending on Substack

"Home is me. It is you. It is us" she said. The room was silent after her comments. It was an invitation. A dare. A challenge for evryone in attendance…

Dec 13, 2025 • Parfait Bassalé

1