Pregnancy & Infant Loss Awareness Month | How to Support a Mother Who Has Experienced a Stillbirth
Last week I received an email. The message, a very kind and thoughtful one, was quite unexpected. I made it through the entire email without crying until I glanced at the bottom and saw an image that read, “October is Pregnancy & Infant Loss Awareness Month.” Until that point, I’d done a pretty good job of avoiding…
The Perfect Summer Playlist: Black Girl Magic Edition
While scrolling Twitter the other day, I came across the link to Gabrielle Union’s “Black Girl Magic” Playlist on Spotify. Of course, I clicked the link almost instantly. The playlist was on point, just as I suspected. I mean any playlist that includes Mary J. Blige and Brandy is already on point. After listening to…
How to Create a Vision Board Mid-Year
If you’ve been here for a while, you know how I feel about vision boards. A well-thought-out vision board can be significant when goal setting. For years, I’ve created my own, and I’ve even had to pleasure of leading a vision board workshop through my women’s empowerment organization, Fearless Woman I Am. If you still need to,…
7 Bible Verses to Renew and Refresh Your Spirit
I meditate on one or more Bible verses whenever I enter a new season. I call these “anchor scriptures.” Sometimes I look them up on my own or, on many occasions, I’ll be led to a particular verse (or verses) during my quiet time with the Lord. Either way, having a scripture to meditate and…
Mid-Year Refresh
I knew July would be the month I’d start to refresh certain areas in my life. After an unexpected April and May and an emotionally heightened June, July just seemed like the perfect month to refresh. After all, July is the official mid-year mark. So, what better time for a refresh? I’ve decided to focus…
Using the 5 Senses to Find Joy in the Simple Things
I’m a sucker for random acts of kindness and small gestures. I’m also someone who finds joy in the most simple things. Lately, however, I’ve realized that finding joy in the little things takes more energy. So, I’ve been challenging myself for the past few months to come up with 2 (simple) things that brought me joy using my 5…
Music | 13 Worship Songs for Comfort & Healing
Music has always been a solace for me. Without fail, I can always find a song to accompany my mood. Lately listening to music, especially worship music, has been very comforting. Certain songs have helped mend my spirit and heal my soul. Listening to music has also helped me release ceratin emotions that I often try to suppress. Whether I’ve needed…
As of Late | Stillborn but Still Loved
Life, as we know it, has undoubtedly changed over the past few months. During this time, I find myself in a season of introspection. From experiencing a traumatic loss to fighting a never-ending battle with anxiety, self-doubt, and depression, I have encountered nearly every emotion known to man—all over the course of a few months. From…
As of Late | A lot has Changed
A lot has changed since my last post. The biggest and most noticeable change? I’m pregnant! That’s right. Darrius and I are expecting our sweet bundle of joy in April 2020. God has been so good to us; we are incredibly grateful for this blessing. We decided to share the news via social media on our 10th dating anniversary, October…