Addressing Mental Health Stigma in the Black Community

Growing up I was often surrounded by peers who struggled with their mental health. I talked with friends about their depression and anxiety. They’d express to me how alone they felt and how they felt like they couldn’t tell their families. I was battling with my own mental illness and felt alone in a house […]

Why I’m Practicing Celibacy

I’ve been celibate for 100 days. For me, this is a huge accomplishment. For as long as I can remember, I’ve used sex as a way to cope with my pain. For me, it was easier to just fuck it all away. Sometimes it helped but other times I’d be left lying there in a […]

Recovering From A Suicide Attempt

If you’ve been following my blog for a while, you’d know that I’ve had multiple suicide attempts this year. Shit got dark quickly. Two of these attempts were just a few days apart and the third one was a few weeks later. Even after my hospitalization, I wasn’t ok. Most days I felt stuck and […]

Soothing Sundays – 8 Ways to Prepare for the Week

It’s Monday morning and you roll your eyes as you climb out of bed to start your day. You eat breakfast and go through your morning routine until finally, you’re ready to start your work day. As you glance at your planner, you sigh out of frustration. You hate Monday and you’re unprepared. One of […]

I Love Sundays

This morning I woke up and rolled over to the love of my life. I smiled once I realized it was Sunday; my favorite day of the week. I love Sunday because it’s the perfect day to reset while preparing for the week. I enjoy cleaning while my deep conditioner penetrates my hair. I’m able […]