By the title of this post, you will see that I want to discuss a topic that is particularly taboo and a widely spread concern across the African American community. I believe at a time when there are several things happening that can have a severe impact on our mental health, we need to arm…
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COVID- 19: The Struggle is Real and I Don’t Know How to Feel
*Sigh….* I need to vent for a minute. Despite my joy and excitement for being a recluse in our current climate, I have to say, that this pandemic is effecting me a little more than I thought it would. I’m filled with more frustration than anything. Lack of answers, lack of understanding of some things,…
Essay #9, Writing and Taking Leaps of Faith
Sometimes you can’t find anything to write about, except the process of writing itself. As you all know, I have been completing a challenge that is hashtagged #52essays2017. It is basically where I write one essay a week for the entire year. So far, I’m nine weeks into the new year, which means I am…
#ConfessionsOfALocdGoddess: What do Your Locs do for You?
I’ve been watching some loc videos and getting lots of wisdom and encouragement and came across this question: What do your locs do for you? I decided to give my answer a try lol. When I first started my locs, I did not have a very significant story behind them, or specific goal I wanted…
Watch “Q&A at the #BLACKLIVESMATTER After Show” on YouTube
A q &a session I watched from a poetry group I often listen to. Very powerful and eye-opening discussion
Day 8: Gettin’ my Comment On!
Day 8’s task on the Blogging 101 journey was to make a comment on 4 different blog posts. This was good for me, because I get too focused on my own blog, that I don’t take the time to give others credit, or go try to comment on other people’s blog. I have to remember…
Write, Live and Love 