A Black Lady Experience! Newsletter

Hello! December has flown by, am I right? Between tying up tasks at work before my break, helping Quincy finish his school assignments, and settling into our new place, I’m amazed I even got the tree and stockings up. And as much as I love to send out a sparkly Christmas card, that didn't happen this year. Honey, I am "tied." Still, it’s slowly starting to feel like home. Getting more things unpacked and baking cookies all week has helped put me in the holiday spirit. Next week’s break will...

Hello My People, As I stated before, I want to share a little about my journey with my son, Quincy, and his autism diagnosis. Over the years, I've realized something. He's better at setting boundaries and advocating for himself than I am! Watching him confidently speak up for himself is a reminder of all the sacrifices and time I put into teaching him those skills. Funny how life work because he's yet teaching me. When Quincy was diagnosed, I never cried or felt sorry for him or for myself....

Hello! I hope you all had a wonderful Thanksgiving. Mine definitely could've been better. Blessed in the midst of a mess though. I moved the Monday before Thanksgiving, and let me tell you, the experience was awful. My new home is beautiful, but you all know how stressful moving can be. And I only moved a town over, but let me tell you, I. AM. EXHAUSTED. Everything that could go wrong, went wrong. It had me questioning, “Is this racism, sexism, or a dash of both?” You know the feeling. It’s...

Hello Beautiful! Thanksgiving is right around the corner! Many of us are gearing up for time with family/friends, good food, and maybe a little travel. The holiday stress is setting in! 😬 Earlier this week, I had the privilege of connecting with an amazing group of Black women at work. We laughed, shared stories, and even swapped holiday recipes. One of the ladies shared how her family insists she makes sweet potato biscuits (which she was nice enough to direct me to the recipe) every year,...

Hello there, Beautiful! First off, a huge shoutout to our veterans. Your service is deeply appreciated, and we’re grateful for all you do! This past weekend was supposed to be a chill, 3-day holiday break, but I ran myself ragged. Why? I’m in housing search mode trying to prevent me and my baby from being "homeless for the holidays." I found what I thought was the one and was about to input my payment method, but something just didn’t feel right. So I decided to check out another spot I’d...

Hey Friends, Whew, what a week! This one felt long and honestly, pretty tiring. I took a much-needed day off after the election because, like many of you, I just needed some time to reset. If you haven’t yet, check out my post, "To My Black Sisters, With Love." I hope it gives you a little extra encouragement to keep going, no matter how heavy things may feel. Since taking that time for myself, I’ve been in a really good place. My first interaction after the election was… interesting. A Black...

My Dearest Sisters, Today is heavy. Once again, Black women showed up and showed out in this election. From Kamala Harris to our first-time Black young women voters, we carried the day. But even with all that we give, we’re left to shoulder the consequences of those who chose not to fight. It’s exhausting. It’s depressing. It’s discouraging. I worry for us—for our children, for our loved ones, for our community. Last night’s results have set into motion a wave of repercussions that will...

Hey friend, This week was one for the books! I decided to take Tuesday off to relax, but life had other plans. My neighbor’s dog made sure I was wide awake with nonstop barking, and then someone banged on my door only to realize they had the wrong address! But I didn’t let that get to me—I turned the day around. My son and I headed to brunch, caught a matinee of Transformers One, and I even cast my vote. The cherry on top? Treating myself to a bouquet of flowers on the way home. Those $7...

Hello! This week, ya girl needed a lil reminder. A reminder of the woman God shaped me to be. It’s so easy to lose sight of who we are when life throws challenges our way or when people try to define us based on what little they know. A childhood friend of mine recently spoke words of encouragement that pulled me out of a slump. It wasn't that I didn't think I could do it. It was just that I had this voice telling me that I was wasting my time by pursuing it. As if all the work wasn't going...