~"What I'm thankful for is that God has allowed me to live a full life in spite of sickle cell." I remember so clearly watching my sisters suffer unspeakable pain as children. They both had sickle cell disease that plagued them in their youth, took a hiatus and then ravaged their bodies as adults. My... Continue Reading →
When your Boss at work is a…..evil Bitch!!!
~"Don’t be afraid of expressing valid concerns about your manager." I have worked many jobs and had many different employers. I have experienced working with great managers and working with horrible ones. However, I always conducted myself in a professional manner except for that one time I got fired for my actions! (We won’t... Continue Reading →
Relationship Roundtable- Is The Married Man I Met Really My Friend?
"I met a man online and at first, there was a sexual interest. We clicked immediately, had sex, but then we both decided that it would be best to be friends. He is great conversation, makes me laugh, and we have a lot in common. He's married, but says that he's going through a separation... Continue Reading →
Relationship Roundtable- Dating After Divorce
"I just recently divorced my husband after ten years, and I am ready to get back on the dating scene. I'm not sure how to approach dating. There are several men that show interest, but none of them seem to be able to back up all that they say they offer. What are some good... Continue Reading →
CLS Blog Launch Guest Speaker- Dr. Teri Larkins
Teri Lynnea Larkins learned early on that one must always reach back while pressing forward which has allowed her to excel in her academics, career and community. Her family values, taking advantage of countless opportunities and the mentors she gained growing up in Baltimore, Maryland have molded her into a successful strategist, philanthropreneur (Phil- an-throw... Continue Reading →
~"Part of the problem is that many of us are too willing to live these ghetto fairy tales (self included)." I'm a meme addict. I confess. I have them downloaded and screenshot them in my phone, ready to pull the trigger when the context is right. They are funny and they seem to always say... Continue Reading →
The Reality Of Real Friendship
~"My sister circle is small, but it is mighty." In today’s world of reality T.V. one could easily believe that the purpose of having friends is to have someone to fight with. The stars of these shows are smiling and happy one minute and trying to snatch one another’s wigs off the next. Is this... Continue Reading →
Guest Blog: Fifty, Single, and No Children
~"My life is not sad because I’m single with no children. I like time alone doing what I want when I want." That’s me. Why am I still single? Maybe it’s because I like it that way. Ok! But the truth is that I’ve always desired to have a great relationship with a supportive... Continue Reading →
Are you holding on to a dead relationship?…. Just let it go!!
~"I’m not bashing men because some women are capable of doing the same thing, and the man gets to a point when he has had enough too. But, I am a woman so I am relating to my own gender right now." When it’s over… It’s over!! Many women reach a point in their lives... Continue Reading →
QOTD- How Long Should An Engagement Last?
Blake Shelton is ready to propose to Gwen Stefani after dating for 5 months. Each of them is recently divorced and this would be a second marriage for each of them. Blake had no children. Gwen has three. Do you think there is a certain length of time that an engagement should last?... Continue Reading →


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