My middle girl turns 5 years old today! I promise it feels like I was just sharing her birth story with you yesterday. From that day to this, she has not slowed down and has always marched to the beat of her own drum. This year, we celebrate her birthday a little differently. There are …
My 42nd Birthday Bucket List
Hi lovies! Today is my 42nd birthday. I’m thrilled to see it, knowing that so many don’t receive the opportunity. After sharing this birthday post, I decided that this year’s bucket list is going to be a bit different. Most years, I write down a number of things that corresponds to the age I am …
Being unapologetically me at 42…
Today is a blessed day. All days are, but today is my 42nd birthday. I am grateful, happy, and filled with joy at being allowed to see this day. There are a host of friends and family who didn’t get to see this day, and I don’t take it for granted. I’m flipping the script. …
Hi, July. Be gentle.
Let’s Try This Again A few weeks ago, I hit a really hard place. The world had become more than my mental was letting me manage. One week, I saw men and women who looked like me killed while simply purchasing food for their families. The next week, I saw what should have been a …
From the Vault: Mother’s Day Grief: How to Support Your Loved Ones As They Grieve
Trigger Warning: This post speaks to grief and loss around Mother’s Day. Mother’s Day falls on May 8th this year. My inbox and social media timelines have been filled with advertisements for flowers, jewelery, and special crafts. It’s a beautiful time for mothers and mother figures. Rightfully so. Mothers provide a great deal of influence …