Women’s History Month: Zulma M.
How someone treats you matters. It sets the tone for respect or disrespect. Often times we get upset but there are times we need to look in the mirror. How we respond to the treatment says continue or stop. If…
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Women History Month: Deja E.
This year we are talking about failure. Why? We all experience it but rarely talk about it. Yet failure is the one catalyst that often brings success. It doesn’t mean that you HAVE to fail to succeed but in life…
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Words Do Matter; You Matter More
So while at an event in my hometown I had someone say something to me about my weight. Now you all know I had documented my journey and that when I was over 200 pounds very little had comments about…
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How to Start a Creative Outlet
I get asked how I started the blog. I have told you from day one it was started after I dealt with and got past my postpartum depression following the birth of my middle child. Having to find ways to put…
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Valentine’s Day Snub
This day of Valentine’s Day can be so super dramatic. Between the movies that make it bigger than life. So often, we even I get caught up in this day. What I think is important is to be honest about…
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Ask Toi: Valentine’s Day Edition: My wife states she doesn’t want a Valentine’s Day gift should I not get one?
Getting a gift for Valentine’s Day just because you are married is not mundane. I dislike people making the excuse that if your husband loves you he doesn’t have to show you love on Valentine’s Day. If your spouse loves…
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Sunday Message: Controlling Your Triggers
We all have triggers. Triggers are the things that we see, experience, or are around us that pushes an emotional response. We all have to find a way to control them, handle them and most importantly address them. Some people…
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How practicing Self-Loves (Self Care) to a better Woman
One of the greatest loves you will experience is that of being a mother. However this notion that unless you’re a mother you can’t ever attain to a pinnacle of love has to stop! Before being a mother or a…
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One Month Down
I think ever since I was a kid I struggled with the idea of being a perfectionist. It plagued me my whole life. I figured since I was good at being a student this was what I had to do….
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National Spouse Day
Today is national spouse day! A day to acknowledge your spouse. Everyone needs and wants to be acknowledged for their wonderful accomplishments and that includes being a great spouse. I love shouting out my spouse even when he irks my…
