As we approach Mother’s Day 2016, I want to share a story about moms that gave birth in the 1960’s. Having babies in the sixties was likely the most challenging experience for moms of the time. I wholeheartedly believe being born to new moms in the sixties may have been the best thing to happen... Continue Reading →
Suffering in Silence ~ My Struggle with Sickle Cell
~"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 →
~"Let go of the "shoulda, coulda, woulda's" and accept what is and where you are in this moment." Okay, so you've decided to call it quits. Or maybe someone has decided for you. Either way, now is not the time to wallow heavily in self-pity, eat hundreds of ice cream pints and give up on... 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 →
The Secret to My Sanity ~ Why This Married Woman Needs Time Alone
~"My husband didn’t always get this concept of alone time. Like my family, he didn’t understand my need to disconnect." Imagine living in a large family home with your parents, five brothers and sisters, grandparents and a seemingly constant stream of company. Whether it's friends hanging out, family dropping by or just the immediate... 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 →
Now Walk It Out!
~"So tell me, what relieves your stress and energized you?" I woke up this morning rushing, which always puts me in a bad mood. I was running to get my son to school and to get myself to work. My workday may have been a short five hours, but it was action packed. Then it... Continue Reading →


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