Have you ever felt that nervous energy when your spirit senses something serious is about to unfold, but you can’t quite identify what it is? Sometimes this feeling arises when things are going well; other times, it occurs while you’re just trying to stay afloat. For some of us, it even sneaks into our dreams, … More Between Chaos and Grace
Je refuse de paniquer… mais je crois bien que je suis fauchée. Je ne sais même plus comment m’en sortir. Je n’ai aucune dépense extravagante : je paie mes factures, je fais mes courses, et c’est tout. Aujourd’hui, le mot “budget” est devenu une blague cruelle : impossible d’en créer un, encore moins de le … More Quand survivre coûte plus cher que vivre
I’ve mastered the art of ignoring people, and removing toxic ones. If someone’s core values revolve around hurting others, I’ve learned that letting them go is not just healthy, it’s essential. In today’s climate, boundaries aren’t optional; they’re survival. Now, I’d like to tap into my creative side a little more. I’ve never been great … More From Boundaries to Braids….maybe.
Honestly, at this point, success just looks like getting to the office on time after hitting the gym at 6 a.m. Sure, I could come up with something profound that ties back to my values, priorities, and big-picture goals, but with everything I have going on, what really matters right now is simple: show up … More Staying Aflot
Some days, I just need a 30-minute nap. On other days, I dream of $ 100,000, an all-expenses-paid vacation to the Maldives, and a chauffeur. It’s all about balance. Today is the last Sunday of September 2025, and I can’t help but laugh at how much can change in a single year. I also struggle … More Naps, Vacations, and Faith: Finding Balance in 2025”
A few years ago, while completing my internship for a master’s program in Clinical Mental Health, the Executive Director of the agency called a meeting with the interns. He began by sharing the agency’s accomplishments and reflecting on how far they had come since opening 40 years earlier. When the floor opened for questions, I … More Do Not Get Comfortable
“Does a breakup get easier over time?” That’s the question people keep asking me lately. Honestly, I don’t have a straightforward or comforting answer. Who can say how long a heart will ache for someone, even after the relationship has ended? Love doesn’t always fade just because the title is gone. It lingers, it echoes; … More No Closure, Just Chaos
That’s a great question! Why can’t it be both? I enjoy going with the flow, but I also prefer to have a loose outline. Spontaneity is excellent, especially when there is some preparation behind it. As a woman, and a Black woman at that, my top priority in navigating the world is always safety, even … More Spontaneity with a Side of Caution
J’ai longtemps hésité avant de publier ceci, car cela peut sembler un peu fou. Mais si vous êtes encore là, à suivre ce voyage avec moi, plus rien ne devrait vraiment vous surprendre ! Alors voilà… Comment se remet-on de quelqu’un avec qui on n’a jamais été en couple ? On m’a posé cette question récemment, pour … More Obsession ou Désir Inachevé?
If you’re in your early thirties or nearing that age, can you share whether your relatives are unusually obsessed with your love life? Because let me tell you, the moment I step into any gatherings, after someone comments on my fluctuating weight (as if that’s their business), the very next question is: “So… are you … More So Obsessed with Our Love Lives, why?
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