Snow days tend to be for relaxing, sleeping, eating, and binge-watching shows. I must say I enjoyed all of that plus some crying. I do not often cry about my mother’s passing because I tell myself I have made peace with it. I saw her moments before she died, spoke to her, and told […]
A Letter to my BLACK CHILD
“Your greatest contribution to the world may not be something you do BUT who you raise.” My child you are ROYALTY. Your bloodline is directly from our risen King, Jesus Christ. Which means you are CHOSEN. You don’t need the world to identify what’s already inside of you. You don’t need the affirmation of others in […]
The (re)PRESENTATION of YOU!
Repeat after me, “I am giving myself the grace to start over right now.” “I am giving myself the grace to start over right now.” “I am giving myself the grace to start over right now.” Breathe —- Just Breathe — I started writing this blog in January, then deleted everything I wrote in April […]
What’s Wrong With Her?
I’ve heard, “You can’t walk in someone else’s shoes unless you are that person.” Meaning I have no way of knowing their issues and battles unless I am them. Recently I was pretty disappointed in myself because I judged a woman on a decision she made for herself. It had nothing to do with me and not […]
You Waited
I am probably the most undeserving person to be loved by God. Even though I made the commitment to live for God and had my water baptism a few years ago (pictured above), I know I’m not perfect. Can I be completely honest? As much as I want to help everyone I have selfish and ugly […]
Who Defines Your Worth?
“You are an incredible person BUT…” “You are such a wonderful girlfriend BUT…” “You are definitely the complete package BUT…” …BUT ….BUT ….BUT WHAT?!?! Am I so different that I can’t be like other women who are able to maintain a long term relationship with a guy BECAUSE I’m such a “GREAT PERSON”! {Disclaimer: I […]
The Love That Doesn’t Die
“What church do you go to?“ “I don’t go to church, but I believe in God.“ “What do you mean you don’t go to church but you believe in God?” S/He asked alarmingly with a confused look. “I mean I grew up in church, I just don’t like how people at church are judgmental, hypocrites […]