Vontress Ortega is a woman in her transparency. Sharing her life's hardships and stories of overcoming adversity. Her writings have become her way of healing and unknowingly it has helped many other women along her journey. Vontress continues to empower women through her words and advocating for women's mental health and self care.
I have always been one to shy away from the things people feel or think about me and for one simple reason; it’s not my damn business. We will always have something to say about someone else, how they choose to live their lives or even the way they choose to parent their children. The … More What You Think About Me Isn’t My Business
I find it funny how people classify you in one light never allowing the thought of growth. The process of growth is always measured at the pace you allowed to take it in. And truth be told not everyone is ready to grow up or be GROWN! The past few years has been such a … More I’ve Changed and You Stayed the Same
“Every young black male who was in the park last night is suspect in the rape of that woman who is fighting for her life” Words spoken directly from the Controversial Netflix Series “When They See Us.” Directed by Ava DuVernay. Watching the first 15 minutes I was at a loss for my words. I … More Will They See Us?
Here She goes again Going down the only road shes ever known Bending every corner with a blind eye Back to the darkness of you Back to your egotistical behavior Selfish endeavors And Narcissistic character Comfortable or stupid BOTH if she asked ME! Then the fork in the road Right to HER or left … More “Decisions ” Poem By: Vontress
Once upon a time there was a girl. A shy girl, a quiet girl, such a naive girl . She was from a small city and knew only the things that city had to offer. She had always seen things about the big cities and told herself that one day she would move and live … More Once upon a time “HER” Domestic Violence Story
I have always been known to be the backbone of those around me ; Shoot even strangers. Everyone I have ever encountered has always been drawn to me for the person that I am at heart. They want to pour their hearts out to me, tell me how their day is going but most … More I don’t Feel Like Being Strong Today (When the strong one needs a break)
As many of you know I became a mother of 6 ! YES SIX !! As much as I thought I knew I really didn’t. I had everything planned out. My older kids school schedule, meal times, practices and even my own bath time! I wanted and NEEDED everything to be together for the arrival … More New BABY ! Whew Chile !
I am so excited to be releasing my workbook; “Affirmed Queen, Book of Affirmations for the Woman in Healing.” I wrote the book in hopes to give women in search of self-care help. To be able to give women who needed to look within themselves in order to start the process of reprogramming the self … More Affirmed Queen Available Today!
If you’re anything like me your friends and family are your top priority. Almost to the point that they come before you in almost every aspect. You are there any time they call. You lend them money any time they need, help them move, or just listen to them “vent”. But then at the end … More “I’ m Not Obligated” : Why Taking on Other Peoples Problems is Not Your Job
I have always been one to be fairly quiet. Keeping my emotions in and allowing others around me to use their words to get me down. Mostly for two reasons; 1. I did not want to have confrontation with anyone (verbally or physically). 2. I felt that because I had so much built up, no … More The Struggle Between being the Bigger Person and Telling it Like it is
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