The wind has been taken out of our sail….
When someone dies it’s like the wind has been taken. So as mother’s day comes I always have been in mind of those who do not have their mom. It is a hard thing. It doesn’t matter if the relationship…
motherhood
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Single Moms Survival Kit
So life of a single mom has usually a few things tied to it, stress and time. There isn’t anyone that can help lighten their load. They play the role of both parents which is almost nearly impossible. They have…
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Ask Toi: How do I handle if a person highlights one child over another one of my children in public?
I’m trying to understand. If you are talking about in the example of saying maybe how cute or how whatever one child is over another than there’s only one real way of handling it. Build your children up at home….
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What it Means to be a Woman
The statement of what it means to be a woman is so complicated. Some would answer this in relation to their status meaning a wife or mother but the reality is being a woman when you strip the titles is…
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My littlest almost killed me… Black Maternal Health
Black maternal health is a topic that shouldn’t have to be. However many Black women will not live to see their babies grow up. I am ready to share my birth story of my youngest. I and my husband was…
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Hidden Figures with my 7 year old
So this weekend I dedicated a lot of my energy towards my children. We went to go and see Hidden Figures. I directed most of my time for them all the time. As a mom they are always on my…
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Broke and Blessed
So the holidays have always reminded me of just how hard working my parents were and are. It reminds me of how blessed I really am. It’s no secret that at one point my family and I lived in a…
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31 Days and Change is Coming-New Year
A New Year is coming! Well I hate to be the bearer of bad news or good news depending on how you see it, but a new Year is coming soon. I know everyone will wait until after Christmas to…
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My Thankfulness
I know that is clichéd but the reality is for those who celebrate it, it really is about being grateful. It’s the one time of the year where you hold all the sour faces would perk up. We know you…
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By Any Means Necessary… Women Traditional Work
I used to seriously judge other women. Gasp. Yes little ole me. My judgement had a lot to do with the non traditional ways that women have made their living. What I mean about that is things like prostitution, marrying…
