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Continue reading →: My Kids Ain’t Got McDonalds MoneyBecause I Refuse to Go Broke to Prove I’m a Good Mom. Let me go ahead and say it loud for everybody to see — my kids ain’t got McDonald’s money. And before ya’ll get on here clutching pearls, no, it ain’t because I’m too broke to buy them McDonald’s. Somewhere…
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Continue reading →: You Do Know Joy Is a Choice, Right?Joy isn’t a destination. It’s a decision. Make it. “Stop waiting on peace to feel good—joy don’t need permission.” A lot of us were taught—especially as Black women, as mothers, as overachievers—that we can’t relax, can’t celebrate, can’t enjoy ourselves until everything is calm, everything is paid, everyone else is…
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Continue reading →: Formed by Neglect, Fueled by Self-BetrayalBreaking the cycle of silence, performance, and pretending we didn’t need more. Self-Betrayal Was the Blueprint And the generational neglect that taught us to call survival ‘strength,’ silence ‘respect,’ and pain ‘normal.’ This post was inspired by a video I came across on Instagram by Steve Owens. The moment I saw…
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Continue reading →: They Want a Wife, But Act Like a Dependent.The dating pool has bare minimum energy, unhealed egos, and podcast mic logic in it. But somehow, we’re the problem. I saw this post on Facebook (I need to stay off that damn app) that said: “Men these days want submissive providers,” Basically saying… They want a woman who’s submissive,…
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Continue reading →: Being the Bigger Person Is Tired. Let Her Rest.Giving “Grace” doesn’t mean letting them folk play in your face. When you know better, you do better. Frens,I may tell you a joke but… well… you know the rest They told you to take the high road.To turn the other cheek.To forgive without apology.To “be the bigger person.” And…
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Continue reading →: You’re Not Fine. You’re In Shambles. And You Should Say That.Keep swallowing your feelings and they’ll burn you from the inside out. You’re not fine. You’re a liar. Be honest:What do you actually get out of saying “I’m fine”?What has pretending ever saved you from—other than the temporary discomfort of vulnerability? Because let’s be real…You’re not okay.You’re split in two.You’re choking on…
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Continue reading →: I Am Not Your Strong Friend AnymoreBeing strong is killing me—and y’all are still applauding. I dream of never being called resilient again. Because resilience meant I had to keep surviving things I never should have endured. And I’m tired. Tired of being everyone’s strong friend.Tired of being the one who always bounces back.Tired of being…
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Continue reading →: 15 Signs Anxiety is Running the ShowAnxiety often manifests subtly through behaviors mistaken for laziness, such as procrastination, overthinking, and social withdrawal. This post highlights 15 everyday signs of anxiety, emphasizing that these feelings aren’t flaws but signals to be acknowledged. Understanding this can alleviate guilt and foster a path toward healing and self-compassion.
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Continue reading →: Anxiety Is Your BIGGEST Hater.And ignoring her? She’ll burn down your life quietly and have you thinking it’s your fault the whole time. You know me.Your virtual bestie.The healing coach you didn’t hire but somehow ended up with—dragging you gently, forcing your inner growth, and making you sip uncomfortable tea like it’s your favorite…
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Continue reading →: Healing Without Reunion: Protect Your PeaceStop re-friending people who only apologize for access, not accountability. Some of y’all keep answering doors God locked.You keep calling it healing. I call it a setup. Because what they want isn’t closure—it’s access.To your energy.To your peace.To the version of you who still doubts herself enough to entertain their apology…
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