So listen — the other day, I had a conversation with my oldest son that lowkey had me side-eyeing myself. We were talking about his summer job (which I’m super proud of him for holding down, by the way), and the topic of money came up. More specifically, how quickly he’s been spending it. Chile,... Continue Reading →
The Weight of Strength: Why I No Longer Desire to Be a “Strong Black Woman”
This past weekend, I had a conversation with my mom that left me reflecting deeply on something I’ve felt for a long time but haven’t always had the words to express. She was trying to encourage me, reminding me of my strength—of how I come from a long line of strong Black women, including herself.... Continue Reading →
Keep Moving Forward: Embracing Faith, Resilience, and New Beginnings
I know it’s been a minute since I’ve written, and to be honest, it’s because I’ve been battling some tough moments. Between facing depression at night and anxiety during the day, life has felt overwhelming. But today, after hearing a powerful word in church, I felt inspired to share my story — one that I... Continue Reading →
Using Lent To Clear Out The Junk
Today’s the first day of Lent and normally I attempt to give up the same thing every year, but somehow I forget and end up not being successful at it. This year I want to do something more meaningful for me because I’ve realized that I have way too much stuff. Most of it is... Continue Reading →
