A lot of people don’t know this, but I lost my virginity at 14. My high school boyfriend who I thought I “loved” convinced me to do it and I definitely wasn’t ready. I was so spooked and ashamed that I let my older boyfriend manipulate me that I didn’t have sex again until I … More Five Year Hoe Phase
Growing up I dreamed of having this beautiful family; the beautiful two- story home, with a front yard covered in bright green grass, surrounded by a beautiful fence, a huge backyard we’d have family functions in and to watch the three children I was having run around. I knew that by time I turned 25 … More Is Marriage In My Future?
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
And we’re back! Ready for Round 3! lol Hey y’all, welcome back to Misha’s Room. I hope y’all have been enjoying the frequent visits. I swear work, grad school, finalizing creative visions, opening a school, recording Misha’s Room AND trying to hold my sanity and relationship together is a bitch. But I’m back, and we’re … More Misha’s Room Episode 6: Unresolved Grief
Happy Valentine’s Day and welcome back to another segment of The She Series! Today is the year anniversary of my poetry book, The Diary of She and I couldn’t be more excited about it. The reason I decided to release my book on Valentine’s day was 1) I wanted to turn the holiday I can’t stand into … More The She Series – “Dear Diary”
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
Photo by Ian Kiragu on Unsplash Confident – feeling or showing confidence in oneself; self-assured People look at me and assume that girl has got it figured out; the job, which I no longer have, the looks, the great family, the car, etc. They think I don’t struggle and that life is full of lemons for lemonade. They … More “Who’s That Girl? She’s So Confident”
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 !
Hey guys! I know reading the headline you guys are like WTF?! Well before I give you the tea, I have to give you some background info to catch you up: SEPTEMBER 14- Asked my boss for a raise SEPTEMBER 17- My boss says she’ll “carefully review” my request SEPTEMBER 20- My boss gives me … More Guess Who’s Jobless?
This year I lost one of my best friends. Am I sad? Not really. It’s just unfortunate. Over the course of two years she had been nagging me about being a “better friend.” My whole problem with that was I have NEVER been a bad friend to her. Whenever she needed me, whenever she was … More SOMEBODY THAT I USED TO KNOW.
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