To the Thin Women of the World – I’m Sorry
I am just going to get this out of the way – I am not at my ideal BMI. I have to shop in the Plus section of the stores most of…
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What To Do When You Feel Worthless
I woke up with a heavy feeling of despair in the pit of my stomach. My soul felt completely deflated. It was a day like any other day: a day where my…
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We Are Never Never Ever Getting Back Together
“Hey” was the entire text message. Not “hello”. No “how are you”. Just “hey”. I gave myself permission to ignore it. To go on with my day as if I never received…
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I Would NOT Be Friends with Me
Since the announcement of my divorce, I have sought some much needed counseling to help me work through and process the emotional overload and baggage that is weighing on my mind. It…
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When Being White is Safer
Raising boys can be a chaotic, energetic and hilarious endeavor. There isn’t a day where I am not laughing at something my kids have said or done. I treasure the times when…
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Who Are You?
“Go inside and listen to your body, because your body will never lie to you. Your mind will play tricks, but the way you feel in your heart, in your guts, is…
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The Road to Self-Discovery
I am a mom, a sister, a daughter, an aunt, a friend, but those all just seem to be titles I hold. They don’t necessarily represent me! I have realized that I’m…
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Oxygen Masks- Taking Time for Self Care
By the time my daughter turned 10, we’d been on over 150 airplanes together. And without fail, every time we prepared for take off, the flight attendant would come and personally remind…
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5 Things My Divorce Taught Me About Dating
Everyone learns from life experiences differently, and no two divorces are the same. There are valuable lessons to be learned while going through a divorce, even the simplest of ones. Sure most…
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She Gave Herself Permission
She gave herself permission To be successful today as she was. To make her voice louder than her ancestors, family and obligation. To pursue her gifts and talents without shame She gave…
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