~"The smaller Hilda represents so many amazing qualities - authentic, self expressive, loving and much more." Growing up, especially during my preteen years, I was the chubby girl. I was not as active as I should have been during this time and loved (and still love) to eat. That combination led to my oversized figure... 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 →
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 →
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 →
Things My Mother Told Me About Dating
~" So if you will allow me, if you've never had that conversation with your mother about dating, let me share her with you now." I was about twelve years old when the subject first came up about dating and having a boyfriend. At the time, my mother was not happy about it. I remember... Continue Reading →


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