Summer is here, which means we’re wearing less and going out more. This calls for bottomless mimosas, brunch, brunch and MORE BRUNCH. We all know that seasonal effective disorder is real. Many of us battle with anxiety and depression and it gets real during those winter months. Now that the sun is making more appearances … More New Weather, New You, New Boo?
Not many people can tell you the day that their life changed for the better. Me on the other hand, was the day my daughter was born. The moment that I knew she was my child something inside of me changed instantaneously. I no longer felt like a free little bird flying across the open … More My Toxic Baby Mama
I’m tired of being looked at as the angry black woman, I’m simply not angry I’m just ultimately fed up! I’m sure most of my black women reading this are in agreement. I’m tired of the toxic family behavior, why can’t our black families support one another better? Emotionally and Mentally, our families aren’t always … More I’M NOT ANGRY, I’M FED UP!
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
Situation-ships have made it harder for us to build meaningful, intentional romantic relationships with each other. Like many others in their 20’s, I’ve been on a whirlwind of dates with people who have shown me a great time, provided me with laughter, affirmations, great conversation and good food; all the things that usually keep me … More When Playing Hard to Get, Gets Hard
Thank you for reading my first article on monogamy or polygamy. I’m excited to dive into some juicy topics in this article! Should polygamy be accepted amongst black Americans? That is a touchy subject that I will dive into. I would say yes, but others might think otherwise. Is monogamy outdated in our generation? I’m … More Monogamy or Polygamy? Part II
“I’ve been wanting to get you for a long time Janet,” said Patricia with a sick grin on her face. The cold steel of her gun was up against the side of Janet’s head and Janet was wondering why she had not pulled the trigger yet. “Are you going to do this or not Patricia? … More The Past Lives- Part 8: It’s A Family Affair
“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?
I was looking for you to be straight forward with it all I was looking for you to fall in the ways I did Fall through the cracks of the bed We caressed each other’s bodies We kissed We laughed I was looking for your smile to mean something deeper I was looking for you … More Fall
It was a Friday night and for the first time out of my four years in high school, I was actually getting to experience a night out like the ones you see in all the movies about high school kids. I was always the quiet one in school who barely went out so I thought … More How A Sexual Assault Changed Me Sexually
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