Dear Diary, I would like to share a poem: The Burden of Responsibility I have dreams that I hope I follow Responsibilities that keep me up at night Lives of people not so shallow and A prayer that I succeed with all of His might. Visions I long to come true Laughters I yearn to … Continue reading October 8, 2018
Dear Diary, I have been missing for way too long, but here I am...back and better than ever! I remember writing my 2018 New Year blog post and writing that I was going to stay away from drama and bullshit. Yet the year is soon coming to a close and I have fallen for the … Continue reading October 1, 2018
Dear Diary, It’s been too long! I haven’t been neglecting you, I’ve just been caught up. The last 6 months have been a LOT! and I’m finally open and ready for some new connections, experiences and enterprises. I released my book earlier in the year (yay me) and the feedback has been amazing! So yes, … Continue reading September 24, 2018
To all of our readers: We've been on hiatus dealing with numerous obstacles life has been throwing our way, but all that means is we'll have lots of content to share! Stay tuned for a new post coming September 2018!
Dear Diary, Yesterday was a big day for me. I guess it would be big day for anyone in the black community that has a negative connotation towards therapy. I almost didn’t make it, because despite what I know – what I feel isn’t always the same. “Do I really need this?” is what I … Continue reading February 26, 2018
My take on #BlackPanther
Dear Journal, "I'll believe it when I see it" Every single person has heard this saying before and generally are deceived like the rest of the masses into believing it's true. The problem with this statement though, is that it places the person in a reactive as opposed to proactive place; a passive as opposed … Continue reading February 5, 2018
Dear Diary, There has been something that has been weighing on my mind. It's something I have noticed many people in the black community fall victim to and ashamedly I say, it is something I have also been guilty of... Working with primary and junior ages within the school system, I see and hear many … Continue reading December 28, 2017
Dear Diary, It's December. The month to relive, recollect and reflect on the past 52 weeks. A month full of optimism and goal setting. This past year, I’ve lost some people (figuratively and literally), but I’ve also gained some solid relationships; specifically the ladies of Shea Butter Diaries, and the ladies of Melanin On The … Continue reading December 27, 2017
