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.
Being a mother, I have experienced my fair share of issues. Me and my older children’s father were young and still children ourselves when we had our kids. So many fights, disagreements on parenting styles and then the family. LORD the family feuds back and forth. Until one day I gave up! I told myself … More The Misconceptions Between the “Baby Mama” and “Baby Daddy”
In relationships where trust may be a factor; either directly compromised from your spouse or maybe even past fears hinder us. They get in the way of saying the things we need or want from a person because we may feel as though we are asking for too much. Maybe we feel like they won’t … More Say What You Mean Ladies
Lets just start with LEAVE YOUR EX AT THE DOOR! And let me explain to you why. That person is not in your life for a reason. Whether it be constant fighting or arguing. Maybe some infidelities or even the fact that they just didn’t grow with you as a person. Either way it goes … More Cutting Ties With the Ex
Being a mother is very fulfilling. It’s a blessing to be able to carry children and watch them grow because so many women who yearn for children don’t have the opportunity to give life naturally. I did have my children at an immature age. I had my oldest son when I was 17 years old. … More Single Mothers and Teenage Boys
I really couldn’t find the words to start this article. In fact, I sat looking at the blank page overnight trying to figure out the point I would get across. How I would present myself and my topic to others in an understanding manner. Also, in a way that wouldn’t be offensive to others. I … More “The Secret Is Out” Anonymous Interview on Sexual Assault !
As if single mothers don’t have enough on their plates the last they need is PLUS ONE! It’s become more and more common that men don’t want anything serious with single mothers but sex, a meal and the occasional bill pay! NO SIR not around these parts! Single mothers are hardworking and looking for stability. … More Dating and the Single Mother: is she “worthy”
Growing up I was always the shy kid, never really spoke unless spoken to and even then; I was often afraid to really say how I felt. I was never confident I could make the right decision and I never accept the things I was passionate about that would help me grow as a woman … More Scared of My Own Potential.
AHHH the common misconception that our friends really got us like they say will leave us disappointed every time! NOW NOW; before you turn your noses up at me let’s just go over a few things. Think about all the times you have invited someone to an event, gave links to your blogs, book or … More Why Will We Support People We Don’t Know Before We Support Our Friends?
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