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love without fear
You know what’s crazy? The fact that there are so many unwritten rules and regulations when it comes to love these days. We’ve all seen those cringey (and toxic) articles – “How to Make a Man Want You in 10 Easy Steps!” or “20 Catchphrases That Will Drive Her Crazy!” As if those lists aren’t riddled with weird manipulation…
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the “strong black woman” trope – misinterpreted identity?
I have always found the outside perception of Black women fascinating, especially due to the media’s inherent manipulation of our image. Given the power that it has, the media perpetuates the stigmas and stereotypes of Black women into the rest of society to dissect, discuss, and ultimately, believe. While acknowledging the truth that comes with…
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family
My family structure growing up was pretty typical – it was always me, my mom, my dad, my sister, and my half-brother who would come and visit us regularly. How my parents raised two strong-willed little girls who were 17 months apart, I will never know! Especially since my sister and I weren’t always the…
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moving on
Have you ever been in a situation with someone where you feel like your time together is coming to an end, and that little voice in your head is screaming, “Hey, it’s time to move on!” I know I’ve been there, and to me that voice is the scariest when it’s a relationship that is…
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justice
Riding off the high that comes with being in a New Year, I think we can all agree that having a Monday off at the beginning of the year feels just like the mini refresher we all needed. People are getting back into their rhythms at work, life is starting to resume back to normal…
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mindset
The mind – arguably the most powerful tool in Life’s Toolbox. Its where ideas, thoughts, and decisions are made, and I think that it’s so fascinating that all of ours work so differently from each other. The fact that two people can be involved in the exact same experience but process it in two completely…
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new beginnings
Who doesn’t like new beginnings? Starting fresh, beginning anew, turning over a new leaf – it’s all a part of how we navigate this journey called life. Interestingly enough it’s part of the human condition to crave a refresh every now and then, probably because of the way that things tend to pile up in…