Category: Relationships

I’ve had a few people to ask why am I being so transparent, as it relates to my healing process.I am going through a public breakup and it’s not like people didn’t know we were together. So, why in the world would I invite people into my most vulnerable and transparent world? If you know me, you know I always share honest life moments—I always have. I built my brand around authenticity. I created #girlkeepgoing because one night, after breaking down, I had to tell myself something to create a…

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It always amazes me how judgmental other women can be, as it relates to the choices of their fellow sista.  From the clothes one chooses to wear to the one we choose to love, many women act as the judge, jury, and executioner, in most cases, if they don’t understand or accept that. I understand people have opinions. But, it’s the condescending ‘pick me’ type of rhetoric that I just don’t quite understand.  Lately, I have seen many posts condemning women who stay in not so healthy relationships. I am…

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Choosing yourself? Be prepared to be alone. When you decide to leave a situation, remember there will always be a shift. Often times, we forget that no matter how dysfunctional comfortability is, there’s still comfort within the situation.  We get accustomed to routines and the presence of other people. Before you know it, your lives are intertwined and when you make a decision to walk away, separation anxiety happens. Now, you’re uncomfortable and second guess your decision. Because choosing yourself shouldn’t feel so bad, right? Wrong. Choosing yourself sucks ass,…

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It’s not everyday that people are open to new friendships–especially when you’re 31, well-traveled, and experienced in life. By now, you know your core values and have a group of close knit friends. But, every now and again, you may open yourself up to new people and new experiences. If you know me personally, you know I don’t do new people like talk’n ’bout, and I’m very protective of the friendships that I have. It seems like everyone I love somehow gets taken away from me. So, those that are…

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