Roots – Poetry

I no longer have time, For those who only want to love my flowers and not my roots Maybe I’m too much woman For those who are only used to immaturity I’m an emotional woman, And I will no longer apologize for this Men claim to want me because of my physical appearance But they […]

8 Tips for Holiday Self-care

Considered the most wonderful time of the year, the holiday season is a time to celebrate and surround yourself with close friends and family. However, for some people, the holidays bring about a great amount of stress. While this time of the year can be joyous, it can also be painful for some individuals who […]

What Is An Empath and How Do You Know If You Are One?

I first realized I was an empath a few years ago. I was living with my significant other, his brother, and his brother’s girlfriend. I’ve always been someone who’s extremely sensitive to other people’s energy. I’d walk into a room and be overwhelmed by all the different energy I was picking up on. I can […]

If These Walls Could Talk – Poetry

If these walls could talk, They’d have so much to say They’d talk about the countless nights they heard me sobbing and begging GOD to heal my heart Or, To let that night be the last one I spent alive They’d tell the story of the abuse they witnessed And how they saw a man […]

Coping with Seasonal Affective Disorder

As the leaves fall from the trees and the sun sets before 6 p.m., some people look forward to the change of seasons. For others, this time of year can cause a change in mood that can last for months or until the season changes again. This shift in mood is known as seasonal affective […]