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Oh Father

Honor thy Father and thy Mother, but God didn’t think of you when writing the commandment. Oh, Father. How I prayed for you to call, and how I would cry when there was no messages from you. Oh, Father. I always questioned what I did to make you not love me, and whatContinue reading “Oh Father”

NEDA Awareness Week Reminds Us To Take A Real Look At Body Image

February 26 — March 4 is National Eating Disorder Awareness (NEDA) Week. The theme for this year’s NEDA awareness week is “Let’s Get Real,” which has a goal of one thing — to “expand” the conversation we have. By expanding this conversation, I think it will help create awareness in our society about the impactContinue reading “NEDA Awareness Week Reminds Us To Take A Real Look At Body Image”

Rest In Peace, Grandma

My grandmother, Joanne, passed away last Friday. Therefore, I would like to dedicate today’s post to both remember and pay tribute to her. When I think about my grandmother, one of the first things that comes to mind is her ability to overcome obstacles. My grandmother was diagnosed with Polio Disease when she was younger. AlthoughContinue reading “Rest In Peace, Grandma”

The Importance Of Being Your Own Advocate

One of the hardest things for me is to speak up for myself. Meaning that, whenever I am faced with a conflict, I always find it hard to say that I am in fact not okay with the current situation, and instead just go with the flow. This happens so many times to me, leadingContinue reading “The Importance Of Being Your Own Advocate”

Guess Whose Giving Up Buying Books for Lent — Again?!?

Last year, I decided to give up buying books for Lent. The reason why was because I wanted to dip into the many books that I already had purchased and actually read them. This actually wasn’t that hard, and I was able to read 11 books that I had lying around and figure out ifContinue reading “Guess Whose Giving Up Buying Books for Lent — Again?!?”

Looking for a Valentine? This Could Be Why You’re Still Single.

Valentine’s Day is only a few weeks away, and the hunt is on to find your valentine. However, some people may be wondering why it’s difficult for them to find love. But, let me say this. I fully believe that one doesn’t need to have a significant other to be happy. In fact, there’s aContinue reading “Looking for a Valentine? This Could Be Why You’re Still Single.”

Let’s Keep Talking, Folks!

I haven’t written much about my anxiety for a while, which is odd because this blog was formulated as a way to get talking about mental health issues. Part of the reason why is because I felt like I was always saying the same thing over and over again, and let’s face it — notContinue reading “Let’s Keep Talking, Folks!”

It’s Takes Two To Tango

Lately, I’ve been thinking about the specific role that one plays in the relationship. What are the roles that I speak of? Well, you know. Those old fashioned ones, such as the man is the one that drives and pays. Those are the ones that existed over fifty years ago. And, yes. As a woman,Continue reading “It’s Takes Two To Tango”

Guilt Manifesto

There are too many I wishes in life. Too many regrets, too much time reflecting on what could be done, and moments where you wish you can do something differently. I should have known this was going to happen. I should have come by, I should have said “I love you more,” I shouldContinue reading “Guilt Manifesto”

Don’t Knock It Til You Try It! Positive Thinking Really Works!

One of the biggest cliches out there is to stay positive whenever you’re having a bad day, and somehow things will get better. I always questioned that mentality. I mean, how could you maintain a positive attitude at all times? After all, there are some days that it can be difficult. For example, yesterday IContinue reading “Don’t Knock It Til You Try It! Positive Thinking Really Works!”