All in Self-Care & Self-Love
Overthinking Introvert: Thoughts on Infatuation
Infatuation, love, all matters of the heart are lessons in bravery. Here's my story.
5 Reasons I Don't Believe in Role Models
Don't search for role models when you're more than equipped to be your own hero.
I Need A Negativity Detox
If my phone is my hand, I feel compelled to check social media for the latest information to feed my addiction to negativity and outrage. I'm drawn to the negativity, like a flies to poop. I scroll through the comment section of a controversial article, even though I know it will contain gross and ignorant comments. I read these comments knowing it will make me upset and angry. I tell myself that I'm just reading it to stay informed and gain insight into how other people think, but can this be true if I do this all the time? It's a little sadistic, isn't it?
As A Black Mother...
Tears begin to fall as I tell myself, this cannot be her experience. Am I the only crazy person up right now?
Waiting To Be Chosen
The idea of dating again has caused me to reflect on my prior relationships. Not really a fun place to be, even if I've made peace with the past. Thinking about these relationships taps into my insecurities making me feel incredibly vulnerable. Here's the conclusion I reached after my days, hours, minutes of reflection... I'm always waiting to be chosen.
As Love Ends...
I long for what we had, but I know it's time for me to let go of the pain and longing I felt when I was with you. For my heart needs to recover. I need to find another lover.
Morning Rituals
Mornings are sacred, important and invaluable. I value the quiet and solitude I get each morning. For me, the best part of the morning is that each new one gives us the opportunity to do things our way.
Embracing My Resting Bitch Face
If I had to describe the look on my face...I'd describe my expressionless face as a mixture of boredom, with a dash of mean sprinkled with a touch of disinterest. Inside though, I'm perfectly fine.
Don't Lose Faith
The world is full of kind and generous people; we can't stop believing this.
5 Tips For An Amicable Breakup
Is an amicable breakup a real thing or is it as fake a purple unicorn? Can adults breakup responsibly? Dare I say amicably.
40 Things That Make Me Happy
Have you ever written down what makes you happy? Read my list and then write your own.
21 Maya Angelou Quotes I Read For Inspiration & Clarity
This amazing women and feminist icon shown me that my unconventional beauty wasn't something to be ashamed of; it was to be celebrated and appreciated.
Ready To Date?
I've been single, or as I like to call it purposefully dateless, for the past four years. That's a long time...even longer if you convert it to dog years. Yikes! But now I think I'm ready to date.
You Judge Me...
Judging others based on stereotypes is a definite and harmful no, no.
