Created by Sweet Butter Harmony for the Atlanta based Bookclub: Books Brunch & Black Women I had a hard time finding discussion questions for the book Will, so I created discussion questions to share with all book clubs. I hope you enjoy the book and the discussion as much as we did! Discussion Questions Is […]
Make your own red light special Getting sexy just for you In my teens I was getting cute for boys. I wanted a cute boy to notice my new dress and my box braids. Twenties, I wanted to be noticed by boys, but there was another layer. I wanted my girlfriends and any lady on […]
Depression How can you be happy when you always feel sad? I’m typically happy. I’m self-assured and I’ve lived a pretty good life. I’ve gone through some things and seen some things. I know that this too shall pass and a lot can be healed with time, a pint of Ben & Jerry’s and a […]
Antidepressants help dogs and their humans feel better Disclaimer: This is my personal experience with Prozac and not a paid ad. I am not a doctor or therapist. Please consult your doctor to see if antidepressants are a good option for you. My Dog Took Prozac Brutus = My fluffy white dog. A bichon that […]
The things I lost with depression: Disclaimer: This post contains triggering information about major depression and suicide. MY LOVE OF COOKING MY MOTIVATION TO EXERCISE I found myself buying more Uber Eats and Door Dash than ever before. How did I ever live before? How amazing is it for any type of food you love […]
depression, melancholy, misery, sadness, unhappiness, sorrow A quick google search will show several definitions of depression, but how do you know if you are going through depression and not just a bad day? We casually say “I’m depressed, (sad face)” but depression is not a bad mood. It’s not easily fixed with a good meal […]
Before I started vision boarding, (Yes I believe in vision boarding. I hosted a vision boarding partay and it was LIT!) Anyway, before vision boarding, I just wrote out my goals on a sheet of paper. Then it turned into a goal doc; I would type a bulleted list of all my goals for the […]
Finding the right therapist for your needs Now that I’m in my 30s, I’ve worked with a handful of therapists. Why you ask? Well, once I went to the person for a few months to reconnect with my inner self. I moved to a new city and another time I moved to a new state. […]
And just like that, I was alone again He slammed the door, not our home anymore not home anymore not home not I’m alone Am I lonely? I used to think i knew what morning would bring sunshine, smiles and touches warm like a summer breeze now just me me only me no we just […]
Melanin Melanin be killing them They pretending acting like we’re friends When shit’s going down Not ones here, not a one around – Racist seems to mean nothing anymore At weightless blurb on the newsroom floor If you’re spitting make America Great again Your tweets get more likes than the Kardashians – Can’t be black […]