On today, I want to remind of these quick things take care of yourself: 1.) Sunlight is a great source of vitamin D. Go outside. 2.) Hot baths. 3.) Scented … Continue reading The Top 10 Of Loving You (Self-Care Things)
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You Are Not Your Trauma!
It is the third month of the year! Can you believe it? And as we go forward to continue to do these things powered by Blackness, I need you all … Continue reading You Are Not Your Trauma!
Wearing Make-Up On The ZOOM Calls
In a past life, I wanted to be a makeup artist. With everything happening with and since COVID, my makeup habit has taken on new meaning! I mean before having … Continue reading Wearing Make-Up On The ZOOM Calls
And…The Masks (I)
I worked bedside for the better part of a decade. Six years, 11 months and 15 days. Being a CNA helped to feed and clothe my children. It gave me … Continue reading And…The Masks (I)
The What Is, The Never-Thoughts, & The New Normal
There is nothing quite like being a mother in a pandemic! There are so many plans I had for this year! I was going to road trip, visit people, and … Continue reading The What Is, The Never-Thoughts, & The New Normal
What Has The Pandemic Taught Me? Patience.
“Patience is a virtue, when used in moderation.” -Me. What this pandemic has truly taught me is the power of patience. I have learned that I seek control things that … Continue reading What Has The Pandemic Taught Me? Patience.
Speaking To The King In You
To My Dearest Male Torches: I want you to know the future, is not the future without you. I want you to remember that the world around you, don’t know … Continue reading Speaking To The King In You
Pop A Collar, Adjust A Crown
It’s Men’s Month! So, in light of all that is happening in the world around us–even as it burns–let us be light to the men in our lives, and whom … Continue reading Pop A Collar, Adjust A Crown
Thoughts Of Quarantine: Leave Or Not To Leave (Part 1)-Outside Is Closed
As a new mom, when my young ladies were babygirls, going to the store was my reprieve. When I would take them to day care and go to work, or … Continue reading Thoughts Of Quarantine: Leave Or Not To Leave (Part 1)-Outside Is Closed
Thoughts From A Quarantine: The Kids Are Drinking Up All The Milk
I have been a mother for about a third of my life now. As of this September, I will have a 13-year-old and an 11-year-old. This means I am in … Continue reading Thoughts From A Quarantine: The Kids Are Drinking Up All The Milk