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  I took a break from writing you all because honestly I thought about deleting my blog. #TransparentMoment I thought about deleting this blog because I wondered if I was actually making a difference & or it my blog was truly serving its purpose. Within in that same question, I had to ask myself if I was truly serving my purpose. And in that question, my response was no. Why? Because I have not been totally transparent with you all- my readers. This blog is actually the skeleton of the book, Memoirs Of A Grown Woman, I have been writing since...

  “Sometimes, we can become so accustomed to drama and chaos that we do not know what to do with ourselves once the storm has passed. We can hear so much noise and static that silence seems almost eerie. Internally, the questions are asked, ‘So now what? What do I do with myself? Where do I go from here?   You can feel lost and without a sense of direction during this transition. It is in these moments of calm and peace you can gather your thoughts, formulate a game plan, and execute it with excellence. What do you do...

In a world where social media can often feel like a relentless stream of triggering content, it's crucial to take proactive steps to safeguard your mental well-being. By monitoring and scrubbing your feeds of pages that continuously post negative, harmful, or traumatizing material, you can create a more nourishing online environment. Be intentional about following accounts that inspire, educate, and uplift you. Seek out positive content that aligns with your interests, whether it's food, travel, fashion, health tips, or home decor. Set social media curfews for yourself in the evening, allowing for valuable downtime as you prepare for restful sleep....

  T R A N S P A R E N T moment: Those that knew that my grandparents understand impact of this statement & true & dear this reality is to my heart. They were humble people that blessed many…never made announcements, never boasted or bragged about those they blessed. They changed the narrative in the field of health care/mental health & became a voice & fought for those that were not able to do so for themselves. My grandfather only had an 8th grade education & could not read (Something I was not aware of until after my...