A Black Lady Experience!

Hello! We made it to another month. I hope your June has started off with a bang! Let's keep that momentum going, but also, let's get in a little screen time. Nothing wrong with a good show and some even better snacks. Am I right? Well, let's do this! ***** As a single mother to a son on the autism spectrum, I've faced moments of desperation. I'm talking eviction notices, questioning my adequacy as a parent, and the overwhelming urge to do something, anything, to protect my child. Watching...

Hi friend, As Mental Health Awareness Month comes to a close, I’ve been reflecting on a truth that’s been hard to ignore lately: I’ve spent so much time teaching my son how to care for his mental well-being, yet there are still areas I’m just now learning how to handle for myself. I’m always in protective mode. For my son, for others, for myself. But what I’ve realized is that this “protective spirit” has often been misunderstood. Most of the time it's viewed as controlling or bossy. What's...

A Mother’s Day Note for Every Heart💞 As we head into Mother’s Day weekend, I want to take a moment to honor all forms of motherhood. To every mom reading this, you are worthy of celebration. Whether you feel seen or not, this is your day. To those grieving the loss of a mother, a mother figure, or a child, my heart is with you. I don’t know that pain personally, but I pray peace wraps around you like a warm embrace. May you feel the love of those who’ve passed on, still celebrating you from...

May is National Women’s Health Month, and marks a very special health milestone for me. On May 3, 2024, I had a Uterine Fibroid Embolization (UFE) procedure to rid myself of fibroids. This was a minimally invasive procedure that became the best health decision I’ve ever made. It saved me from a hysterectomy and completely changed how I feel in my body. Uterine fibroids are non-cancerous tumors that grow in or on the uterus. They’re actually pretty common, especially among Black women. They...

April is Autism Acceptance Month, and I want to take these next few weeks to share more about my story as an "Autism Mama." 💙 When Quincy was first diagnosed, I heard a lot of “he might never…” I already told y'all, that meant nothing to me. I tucked those words away and focused on progress, not predictions. Now, years later, here are just a few things "they" said he might not do. Yet here we are: Self-advocating & emotional awareness: Quincy speaks up for himself. He understands his needs...

April is Autism Acceptance Month, and I want to take these next few weeks to share more about my story as an "Autism Mama." 💙 ***** I had my weekly Autism Acceptance Month themes all lined up, but I had to pause and speak on the ridiculousness coming from Robert F. Kennedy Jr. You know, the newly appointed, highly underqualified U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services. Specifically, what he said about children with autism. A whole bunch of "they will never" wrapped up in misleading...

April is Autism Acceptance Month, and I want to take these next few weeks to share more about my story as an "Autism Mama." 💙 ***** I used to constantly feel behind with my son. That feeling caused me to believe that I was failing as a parent. My son wasn’t doing all the things other kids his age were doing. That’s how all the testing started. Once he was diagnosed with autism, I jumped into action because I didn’t want him to fall even farther behind. I ran myself crazy about every little...

April is Autism Acceptance Month, and I want to take these next few weeks to share more about my story as an "Autism Mama." 💙 "Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a complex developmental condition involving persistent challenges with social communication, restricted interests and repetitive behavior. While autism is considered a lifelong condition, the need for services and supports because of these challenges varies among individuals with autism." -American Psychiatric Association ***** I...

A Black Lady Experience! Weekly Newsletter ingridientsforlife.com Auntie Era Activated Enhancing and Evolving Your Look View Online Hello beautiful people! In the interest of embracing 45 (the official "auntie" age, in my humble opinion), I’ve been doing a lot of reflection. Yes, I’ve been trying to improve my health, but I don’t want to forget the fun stuff. And by that, I mean the things I truly find enjoyable. And what I find enjoyable is changing up my appearance. The Early Days My mama...