Rachelle V. Williams

Lcsw. social work director at federal defenders of ny. adjunct professor at @silbermanssw & @columbiassw. advocate. avid reader. aspiring author. wife. mother.

[Rachelle V. Williams @raevnyc]

I love you
            because it’s been so good
            for so long
            that if I didn’t love you
            I’d have to be born again
            and that is not a theological statement
#NikkiGiovanni #blacklove #marriage

[Rachelle V. Williams @raevnyc]

Entering #39 in my motherland, with the sea and mariscos. My soul is calmed by the sound of the waves and the glint of the fading sunset. #birthdaytrip #2024 #Borinquen #PuertoRico #caborojo #crashboatbeach #afrolatina

[Rachelle V. Williams @raevnyc]

We’re hiring social workers in our manhattan and Long Island offices: https://t.co/cEUhmIGCG3

[Rachelle V. Williams @raevnyc]

Is it even #summer if y’all haven’t hit up a backyard bbq?? #thebbq #summer2024

[Sassington, M.C. @MissSassbox]

It's time for some truth telling. And y'all know I don't bite my tongue!

So here are a few things that I need y'all to know even though I am "someone's mother".

A Mother's Day Edition 🧵:

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Today, my 3yo son called me pretty for the first time. “Mama, you’re so pretty.” I was in my pjs with messy hair, but that’s the best compliment I’ve ever received 🥹. I love my boy ❤️ #HappyMothersDay2024

[Rachelle V. Williams @raevnyc]

My daughter has chosen her #highschool, we’re excited to be joining the @MastersNY family! #classof2028 #boardingschool #doitwiththymight #excellence #panthers

[Rachelle V. Williams @raevnyc]

@silbermanssw Congrats!

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@vmsoutherland @nyulawreview Congrats, sir!!

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Nobody uses “No.” as a complete sentence more than a 3yr old. #toddlers #sendhelp #parenting #kids #motherhood

[Rachelle V. Williams @raevnyc]

Our Brooklyn office is hiring a mitigation social worker, please share and apply: https://t.co/cEUhmIG4Qv #mitigation #socialworkjob #brooklynsocialwork #publicdefender @nasw @silbermanssw @ColumbiaSSW

[Rachelle V. Williams @raevnyc]

My 13yo is preparing to head to boarding school in the fall. My 2yr old is learning how to express his emotions & be empathetic. My 4mo old is learning how to turn over & sit up unassisted. Three very different life stages & parenting needs. I’m tired but I love it ❤️

[Rachelle V. Williams @raevnyc]

Don’t underestimate the value of joy and contentment. I blinked and realized I’d achieved everything I’d ever wanted ❤️ #TisTheSeason #lifelessons #love

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9 months #pregnant, all I wanted was some chocolate chip cookie dough ice cream. Husband bought me my own container…not 24hrs later these damn teens in my house ATE MY WHOLE CONTAINER. Throw these kids away. When does school start?! #summerpregnancy #BackToSchool

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@knowledgeofShif I remember when gabi started hitting me with the “lemme see what my friends are doing first” texts…it’s def a shift🥲

[Rachelle V. Williams @raevnyc]

Watching #thelittlemermaid  as a mom with my teen and tween girls has me way more emotional than I ever was as a kid. Why did it have me understanding #KingTriton and crying when he let Ariel goooo?! Parenting is hard 😭😅!!

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@kennedyrwrites This is wonderful, I love this book 🔥

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Perfect poolside #vacation #read. Excellent character development, beautiful writing style, and a powerful love story. Devoured this two days into our #jamaica #anniversary #babymoon trip❤️📚#bookstagram #goodreads #wellreadblackgirl

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How did patriarchy actually begin? https://t.co/iwtc2GkJOE via @BBC_Future