Lessons have been well learned for me and my emotional ass especially before my cycle came. I have learned this month to stop expecting and having expectations for certain people to show up the way I would have for them. Being a writer, I love character development. I develop traits for people I interact with during the week and month in my mind as I study them. December had a way of slowing me down and not just when it came to fighting for my immune system. This month was forcing me to pay attention to patterns. Patterns that had been ignored for far too long.

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This Halloween season, I have made the sound decision that I am not dressing up. I am laying some versions of myself to rest.

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There may come a time when we do not even notice the ways we dim our own light. We think we are humble. We may even be trying to keep the peace, but we are quietly shrinking day after day.

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August broke me in ways I could not prepare for. Imagine losing your job on the same day of your daughter’s fourth birthday. This month knocked the wind out of me, and it was intentional. The blows came along with the fear of how I’ll hold everything together for my kids. 

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Last Friday night, I went out & folks wanted me to paint the town red! Ha ha! However, it was not nothing major too major. I had an all dark pink two piece set on, titties sitting at attention, black and gold flats, and of course I had a nice gloss on my lips. 

Let me fluff this pillow on this sofa and hold it close to my chest while I tell you about the month of April. This month damn near bussed my head in a wall and had me heaped up by the throat gasping for air. I mean it shook me up and sat me down then tried to spit on my crazy tail self.

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Come over here and take a seat. Yes, right here. I wanted to remind you that I am sure you understand we are in the digital age where everything is documented, shared, and dissected. It can feel like we are expected to explain ourselves facing every question. 

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Over the past weeks, I've been sharing pieces of my healing journey on a few of my social media platforms. I decided to be open about what I've made it through. Of course this is my side of my story, and everyone is entitled and welcomed to share their truth and role in my life story online, to others, and how ever they see fit. 

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Whew. One and a half million views in 30 days. No get rich quick schemes, pranks, no dancing to go-viral audios or no embarrassing my kids for views. Just raw, real, unfiltered posts. Can I say something too? I’m proud of myself.

Ladies, here is a simple mistake that may cost you your peace of mind in the long run that many of us have made at some point. What is that you may ask? Well, it’s keeping a guy around in the friend zone even after realizing he is not the one. Maybe you’ve been dating him for a while. Hell, maybe you realized just days after being intimate that he is not going to do it for you.

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There are women like myself that are spending money on self-pleasure essentials rather than headache medicine and condoms these days. We are also not ashamed to say that we have desires and needs that can be met on our own terms. In my early 30s, my self-pleasure collection is expanding at a rate that puts my past dating history to ashes. And you know what? I have zero regrets.

It is not selfish to learn how to intentionally put myself first. Part of this journey has been exploring the benefits of self-pleasure. Yeah, the spicy, sensual, and reliving parts of self-pleasure. However, I have not explored the benefits just as a means of physical satisfaction but as a tool for self-discovery, emotional balance, and empowerment. Once I divorced I took some time to date prematurely. Yes, prematurely.

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Santa is not a holiday hero for children growing up in poverty. I don’t think this is just because someone spoiled the excitement or because I caught him unloading gifts on my front porch—but because I knew, even at seven years old, that he didn’t exist. There was no chimney for him to slide down at my house. There was no ho, ho laughter filling the night, and no tree for him to place gifts under. We didn’t have one.

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DMX said, “Let a dog roam, and he’ll find his way home. They always come back! Who is they? A man from your past popping up like he never left? Is he two steppin’ while, and sliding into your DMs, acting like he just wanted to say hey?

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Hey, y’all! It's almost the end of the year. The school has now started here in Southeast, Louisiana. I've been thinking a lot about my struggles with co-parenting with my ex-husband. Or should I say the lack of co-parenting? This year has been particularly tough. He's been blowing off our court-ordered weekends like they're nothing.

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Life's journey is full of relationships that can make us who we are, push us to our limits, and help us develop. But, let's be honest, not all relationships are worth keeping. Some can turn toxic, sucking the life out of us, making us feel worthless, and messing with our happiness. 

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In this crazy world, things are getting more expensive every day, and it can be challenging trying to make ends meet with just a regular 9 to 5 job. As a single mom, I know how hard it can be to balance work, kids, and ME time all while trying to give my kids the best life possible.

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As a divorced mom with two kids, juggling co-parenting and working from home can be like walking on a tightrope. But I've found a secret weapon that helps me stay sane: getting outside when I switch the kids with my ex on our rotating weekends. It's my "me time" ritual, a chance to escape the hustle and bustle of everyday life and just be. Here's why I've made these weekends all about me.

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Whether to wear panties or not is the question! Many women should skip wearing panties for better health. It has sparked curiosity and debate. While it may seem unconventional, some doctors argue that ditching underwear can offer various health benefits. Let's explore the potential advantages and considerations of going commando.

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As I approach the second anniversary of my divorce this October, I've reflected on the journey I've traveled in the realm of love and relationships. Navigating the intricate dating world has been both exhilarating and daunting. It has been a delicate balance between my desire for connection and my fear of heartbreak.

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