I had a wonderful Thanksgiving last year. In fact, it was one of the best I’ve had in a while even though I never really had a bad one. This one however, was different because a few months ago, I really wasn’t looking forward to the holidays or my upcoming birthday due to losing my … More A Blessed and Mindful Thanksgiving
To say that I am in a place of frustration would be an understatement. I’ve been in this place for quite some time. I’ve actually grown familiar with this place although I’m not wearing that as a badge of honor. I’ve been in this place since last summer. Actually, this fortress of frustration led me … More Ready for It to All Make Sense!
I’ve always deep down known that I’m an old man, but now that I’m getting older and my children are growing, I’m officially becoming an old man. So, once I heard that #RedFlag was trending, I automatically assumed damn, the Bloods are trending on twitter. It was obviously brought to my attention that I was … More #RedFlags: Family Ties
Two life strikes exist for black women in the world without adding other titles as it relates to sexuality, education, or values. Realistically, most women of color are seen but the world rarely stops to hear us. We aren’t heard until we are figuratively screaming and by that time the damage is done. Can you … More Who Saves the Black Woman?
Now how many of us have accidentally found ourselves in situationships without the slightest idea how we got there? How many of us have let the results of past encounters dictate the trajectory of the next? If you’ve never been in either situation, I’ll pat you on the back for clearly being better at identifying … More #RedFlags: Misha’s Room- Speeding
These days dating for me is pretty nonexistent. In every direction I turn, I see red flags coming at me. It’s the quickest way to send me running back to my safe place. I used to stick around to see where things would go, even after having all the flags thrown in my face. That … More #GreenFlags: He Made It Hard For the Rest
There’s nothing more disappointing than being ready for love and not having the right candidate. Having options is great, but it will never compare to having a king who prioritizes your companionship. When a man solidifies his connection with a woman, it lets us know that “it’s real” and not just momentary. This solid foundation is … More Mr. Right Now (part I)
Lately there have been a lot of posts floating around social media regarding “red flags”. Seeing these posts on social media reinforced one thing I already knew: we are ALL living the exact same life lol. As I’ve read all the red flags people have posted, there’s one that I realized I’ve observed that I … More Some Men Just Can’t Handle A Boss B*tch
1. Just breathe 2. Continue to breathe deep belly breaths 3. Wash your face & brush your hair 4. Put a face mask on and oil your scalp 5. Listen to soothing sounds when you go to sleep 6. Tell yourself I Love You and mean it a minimum of 20X a day 7. Ask … More Self Care Check List
Help Wanted: Single Black Female Seeks Love while Being Emotionally Available It was a typical Monday on my commute to work when it hit me—I’m emotionally unavailable. I’ve said it before, but the actual realization hit me like bricks. I’m not sure what triggered this realization, but it took everything to hold back my tears. … More I’m Emotionally Unavailable, but I like you…
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