During my morning walk, I listen to a podcast. Enabling me to continue improving my mindset, and aligns my intentions. This go-round, I listened to On Purpose with Jay Shetty, the interview with Big Sean. Big Sean dropped a gem- self-care isn’t selfish, and gratitude feeds growth. If both were currency, how much would someone… Continue reading
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Hope: Kaleb’s Heart
My grandson is seven years old. For a little person, he is sensible. He’s had experiences that many children his age have not. Finding hope while adapting to circumstances extending past what video games he wants to play. Wondering who he will play with outside, or what happened on the playground. He is a child.… Continue reading
Mental Victory Vibes
This week, I ventured into reels. I was so nervous about recording a video. Partially because it evoked the moments of what I didn’t see in myself. Mental health is a tricky thing-repeatedly hitting record while asking 17 questions that started with “what if.” I was getting in my way by seconding guessing, third rethinking-… Continue reading
Mental Health: Small Steps
A conversation with my daughter shifted my thoughts from my initial posting outline, but I feel the topic aligns with Women’s History Month. A decision to avoid a difficult discussions thus affecting mental health may occur due to: Not being ready for the dialogue that will follow Making the final decision Admittedly, the conversation resonated… Continue reading
Big Mama: The Matriarch
Sometimes, I need to reflect on the foundation of my being. I want to think about the love, support, and guidance generously given from the matriarch in my family-BIG MAMA. Fortunately, I was able to have both of my grandmothers well into my adulthood. Both were the pillars in addition to foundation of the family… Continue reading
Mom Time: Love Always
This week’s post will wrap up my About Me series, a single mom seeking to find her way. With that in mind, It has been a freeing experience sharing my evolution in the ‘80s and ‘90s. With this in mind, I was 28 years old when I went back to college at Indiana University Northwest… Continue reading
New Mom: Support Comes In Many Forms
On the other hand, fighting invisibility wasn’t a simple task as a new mom. Far removed from what I’d imagined my life to be. Living in low-income housing. In addition, receiving $229 in TANF per month and food stamps for a household of 3. My son was born 18 months after the birth of my… Continue reading
Mental Health Struggles: You Remind Me
Considering the Super Bowl and the walk down memory lane with some of the most incredible hip hop and R&B artists, this week’s topic brings me to my twenties in the 90s. MJB’s album What’s the 411 gave me life as I unknowingly struggled with my mental health. Her album helped me to cope with disappointment and… Continue reading
Reading and Books: My Great Escape
My great escape throughout the mid to late ’80s was through reading and books. Going to the bookmobile. It parked on the side street next to my childhood home each week. My parents set rules. I followed the rules. Consequently, I was allowed to visit the bookmobile every week. I loved going to pick out… Continue reading
Friends: Where My Girls At?
Wow! Here I am! I am finally posting my blog. My morning walks have brought me to think about middle school, me, and my friends at that time. In middle school, I was a spaghetti girl- not because I liked spaghetti. Instead, I thought it was cool to make a spaghetti gesture. Indeed, I wasn’t… Continue reading