I said a quick prayer before writing this. My prayer is for this short story to touch, encourage, and inspire the one looking for love....

What you don’t realize is that you’re being vetted – culturally & covertly discriminated against. Believe it or not, it happens all the time

Listen, it's often the environment that forces great workers out the door, in the hospital, and on therapy couches.

It's been nearly a year since my last SistaMom post. Mmmm, Feb 2018 to be exact. I must admit I haven't been as forthcoming with some...

"My handsome little tough man. Hey Zae, you should go check out the swings," I said powering on my laptop. "But, what are you about to...

I was at a Walmart on 95th in Chicago purchasing a six-pack of panties, a toothbrush, and a backpack. Standing at self-checkout, I...

This year, I resolve to be out of control! Growing up, I remember getting upset every time someone called me bossy. I didn't realize it...

I was pretty excited about Thanksgiving this year. Truthfully, I haven’t celebrated Thanksgiving since about 2012 with an old ex (feels...

I wanted to be deep, and make this blog symbolic to our 9th month and all, but I'll just flow :). First, if this is your first time...

"Girl, I'm listening to you, and it's just sad. I'm sorry about what you're going through. You're so strong - especially raising those...

Happy Okay, their responsiveness, and excitement made me a little uneasy. I've never known kids to be so excited about going back to...

Flabbergasted! The ingredients, elements, and remnants of a catastrophic meltdown. I’ve been trying not to lose my sh*t these four months...

Hawks vs Wizards "Why is everyone cheering for the Hawks? Is everyone here a Hawks fan," inquired Zae. "We live in Atlanta love. When a...

Week 7 - We wrote their parents. "I don't know what to say to them," Rae cried. Girl, just say you miss and love them. Tell them about...

Adult Conversation That's exactly what I feel like I've been missing. These days I only talk to and about Rae (11) and Zae (9). And, when...

I never truly gave too much thought into the type of parent I'd be until recently. I mean we have ideas, but you don't truly know how...

“I’ll fly away, oh gloryyy,  I’ll fly away” Were the words I sang while laying my beloved grand pops/friend and birthday twin to rest. He...

Aggressive 2017 hit like an agitated exposed nerve of a broken tooth! It was painful, relentless and determined to abruptly end the...