"They tell me that turning 30 will be just fine and that eventually I'll find my place in life, in this world." I had someone tell me one day while attempting to look busy to avoid conversation that I always look so put together. After I guffawed loudly I thanked her and went on to... Continue Reading →
Cierra has been in Atlanta for 16 years when she moved from California with her parents in 2000. She's the oldest of 5 children. She's a wife and mother of three kids ages 2,5, and 8. Cierra has always been an avid reader and writer. She published her first chapbook in February of 2016... Continue Reading →
"There are only twenty-four hours in a day." From a young age, women are taught that we must handle things, endure, be the pillar of strength. We pride ourselves on having these long descriptions of who we are. "I'm a wife, a mother, a daughter, a sister, a niece, an entrepreneur." And although we may... Continue Reading →
A couple of weeks ago, I traveled to Brunswick for a work-related training. The beautiful thing about this trip was the fact that we could be near the water in the evening. I love being near the water so although I was tired from the ride, I was excited to go to St. Simons Island.... Continue Reading →
"We thrive on healthy relationships and can grow because our connections are meant to be blessings to others." I don't know how many times I've heard the adage 'You must love yourself before you love anyone else". Sounds simple enough. But maybe it's not. How does one love him or herself? How does one get... Continue Reading →
Last week, my sister and I decided that it would be perfect for us to celebrate the end of a school year and the three day weekend by meeting up in Chattanooga, TN with our families. For the both of us, it was an easy 2 hour drive from our homes. She booked the hotel... Continue Reading →
The barber says what you want Miss She stumbles on her words Her lips are tangled and worthless Words spill from her soul Cut please The barber taps his clippers with hands shaking and eyes bulked She says once more; cut please Barbers stare into scalps of men refusing to look at Miss She bounces... Continue Reading →
"I was amazed at how clear my mind was and how calm I felt after a day of being unplugged." Over the weekend, I decided to take a sabbatical from social media. It can be a time warp. If you are anything like me, you get up in the morning and check in and then... Continue Reading →
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