Just a few months ago, I sat wide awake in the middle of the night frustrated. I had been experienced crippling pain for some time and I was just over it. Of course, I was used to menstrual pain. I started my cycle around nine years old, so I was no stranger to it. Yet, somehow, the pain that I was ...
How to Finally Eliminate Your Severe Menstrual Cramps (Natural Remedies)
7 Reasons to Add Rose Tea to Your Self Care Routine
I fell in love with rose tea accidentally but I’m so glad I did. What drew me in was its delicate floral aroma but I was captivated by its many self care benefits. I’ve been drinking it almost every day now. It’s very high on my list of favorite teas. Now, you might not be a tea enthusiast like I am ...
Hey Girl, Let’s Ditch the Need to be Strong
Don’t get me wrong, we are strong. We can own that truth. There’s no questioning it. Despite enduring hardship for centuries, we still stand. We’ve had our opinions stifled and our voices silenced, yet, we keep on going. We fight for our rights despite the fierce opposition trying to stop us from ...
Three Black-Owned Skincare Brands You NEED to Know About
I thought I’d share some of my favorite black women owned skincare brands with you today. Recently, I started a journey of switching out conventional products for organic ones. And, yes, it’s really been a journey. I’ve tried some products I really didn’t like, others that I thought were just okay, ...
What You Really Need to Know about Mistakes, Embarrassment, and Messing Up
When I was 11, I performed on stage for the very first time. It was a play all about the planets and stars and how they all lived together happily in the solar system. There was a very sassy Sirius, a super confident Mars, and a warm-hearted Sun. I played Saturn. I had to recite the lines for my ...
What Defines You?
I didn’t always embrace God’s truth about my identity. To be honest, I struggled in that area for a long time. Growing up, I disliked many things about myself. I was slightly overweight, I had terrible acne, and I hated my seemingly untameable, kinky hair. I thought my forehead was way too huge and ...