Skip to content

  • Home
  • Welcome
    • About The Author
  • Kia’s Musings
    • Random Musings
    • Personal reflections
    • Life Update
    • Things I’m Learning
    • Adventures/Experiences
    • Navigating love with Lessons
  • Love, Relationships & Real Talk
    • Women & Men Conversations
    • Friendships
    • Dating/Relationships
    • Real Talk
    • Sex
  • Motherhood
  • The GenX Experience
    • Then vs. Now
    • Midlife Reinvention
    • 80s/90s Nostalgia
    • Confidence & Self-Discovery
    • Starting Over/New Beginnings
    • GenX Women
    • GenX Men
  • Media/Entertainment/Celebs
    • Celebrity Commentary
    • Television & Film
    • Beloved Celebs We’ve Lost
  • Pop/Urban Culture
    • Social commentary
    • Trending Commentary
  • Wellness & Restoration
    • Mental Health & Healing
    • Yoga & Exercise
  • Books, Music & Things I Love
    • Beauty/Fashion/Style
    • Music Memories
  • Write it Out, Sis! Writing Prompt Series
  • Book Store
  • Privacy Policy, Terms & Disclaimer
  • Home
  • Welcome
    • About The Author
  • Kia’s Musings
    • Random Musings
    • Personal reflections
    • Life Update
    • Things I’m Learning
    • Adventures/Experiences
    • Navigating love with Lessons
  • Love, Relationships & Real Talk
    • Women & Men Conversations
    • Friendships
    • Dating/Relationships
    • Real Talk
    • Sex
  • Motherhood
  • The GenX Experience
    • Then vs. Now
    • Midlife Reinvention
    • 80s/90s Nostalgia
    • Confidence & Self-Discovery
    • Starting Over/New Beginnings
    • GenX Women
    • GenX Men
  • Media/Entertainment/Celebs
    • Celebrity Commentary
    • Television & Film
    • Beloved Celebs We’ve Lost
  • Pop/Urban Culture
    • Social commentary
    • Trending Commentary
  • Wellness & Restoration
    • Mental Health & Healing
    • Yoga & Exercise
  • Books, Music & Things I Love
    • Beauty/Fashion/Style
    • Music Memories
  • Write it Out, Sis! Writing Prompt Series
  • Book Store
  • Privacy Policy, Terms & Disclaimer
  • Kia's Musings - Life Update

    Halfway There, But Fully Me: A 2025 Check-In

    June 24, 2025 - By Lakia McDaniel

    Whew… 2025 has been a journey. Not a walk, not a jog…a full-on winding hike up a mountain with tears in my eyes, joy in my heart, and healing in my pockets. And here I am, standing at the halfway mark of the year, still breathing, still shining, still…Kia. I…

    Continue Reading
  • Pop/Urban Culture - Social commentary

    Tik Tok…Thank You.

    January 18, 2025 - By Lakia McDaniel

    Y’all ever had one of those moments where life feels like it’s body-slamming you into the ground, and all you can do is lay there? Yeah, that was me—crushed, confused, and craving some kind of outlet that wouldn’t judge me for my life’s plot twists. Enter TikTok. I know what…

    Continue Reading
  • Kia's Musings - Navigating love with Lessons

    Left on Read: Finding Healing After Emotional Withdrawal

    January 18, 2025 - By Lakia McDaniel

    There’s something uniquely jarring about being ghosted—a gut-punch of silence that leaves you questioning everything: your words, your actions, and even your worth. Now, imagine this happening at the hands of someone you felt deeply connected to, someone you trusted. That’s where I found myself not too long ago—ghosted! If…

    Continue Reading
  • Mental Health & Healing - Wellness & Restoration

    Five Activities to Help You Cope with Grief

    September 29, 2024 - By Lakia McDaniel

    Hey, beautiful People! Let’s be real for a moment – grief is one of those heavy things in life that can feel like it’s swallowing you whole. Whether you’re mourning a loss, an ending, or even a change, grief can leave you feeling lost. But here’s the thing – you…

    Continue Reading
  • Media/Entertainment/Celebs - Trending Commentary

    Why The 2025 Superbowl Half Time Show Belongs to Kendrick (opinion)

    September 14, 2024 - By Lakia McDaniel

    Imagine the Super Bowl halftime show in 2025. The grand stage, the packed crowd, the lights, the energy—now ask yourself, who’s gonna kill it more? Kendrick Lamar or Lil Wayne? Both are legends, no doubt. But my answer is Kendrick Lamar and here’s why. artistry. Kendrick Lamar isn’t just a…

    Continue Reading
  • Kia's Musings - Life Update

    Missing My Brother. A Life Gone Too Soon.

    September 8, 2024 - By Lakia McDaniel

    I’m hurt…angry…and sad. He was only 39 and approaching his 40th bearthday in just a little over a month. What can I say, other than Cancer is a muthaphuckin’ beast that many of us cannot destroy. I hate the C word. It’s ugly… It doesn’t care who you are…what you…

    Continue Reading
  • Love, Relationships & Real Talk - Mental Health & Healing

    Solitude Isn’t Selfish: Why Your Healing Season Requires a Party of One!

    August 25, 2024 - By Lakia McDaniel

    Let’s get one thing straight: solitude is not a dirty word. In fact, it might just be the most underrated form of self-care. When life knocks you down, there’s this overwhelming urge to surround yourself with people, like their presence will magically patch up your heart. But sometimes, darling, the…

    Continue Reading
  • Life Update - Personal reflections

    Embracing Divine Separation: When God Leads You Away from What No Longer Serves You

    August 18, 2024 - By Lakia McDaniel

    Separation…Separating…Separated…. As of recent, I’ve been hearing/seeing messages with this word. The easy thing about separating yourself is the unique kind of peace you have when you do. It’s also realizing that not everything (or everyone) in your life is meant to stay forever. Sometimes, you find yourself drifting away…

    Continue Reading
  • Kia's Musings - Random Musings

    Now That I’m Older, I Feel Her Deeply!

    July 12, 2024 - By Lakia McDaniel

    I have sporadically come across this Annie Lee painting called ‘Blue Monday’ throughout my life, and every time I see it, the more I can visually and emotionally relate to it. It didn’t affect me, until I became an adult with a life that’s been lifin’! Art has a unique…

    Continue Reading
  • Celebrity Commentary - Media/Entertainment/Celebs

    Why “Victor Newman” Will ALWAYS be Invited to the Cookout!

    June 23, 2024 - By Lakia McDaniel

    What can I say about Eric Braedan… I’ve watched this man on Young & The Restless with my mother and grandmother since I was five-years-old! Yes! FIVE…when school was out and it was either too cold or too hot to venture outdoors to play Hide-n-Seek or Double-Dutch with my friends.…

    Continue Reading
 Older Posts
Newer Posts 

The Author

Lakia

Writer, storyteller, and healing Black woman learning to turn her pain into purpose. Through journaling, humor, and unfiltered truth, Lakia explores the messy, magical journey of healing, growth, and glow-ups.

Get Your Heal Queen, Heal! Workbook

Heal Queen, Heal!
McDaniel, Lakia
Buy Now

Recent Comments

  • Lakia McDaniel on Some People Mistake Your Setback for Your Ceiling!
  • Jamal Evans on Some People Mistake Your Setback for Your Ceiling!
  • Lakia McDaniel on Late Bloomers & Second Chances: Reinventing Yourself in Midlife
  • April Hale on Late Bloomers & Second Chances: Reinventing Yourself in Midlife
  • Lakia McDaniel on I Twirked for Dollars and Collected Sea Shells for My 50th Birthday!

Recent Posts

  • Social Media Culture, Public Figures, and My Personal Lesson on Both
  • 6 Things Our Minds and Body Have to Be in Agreement With
  • Four Gen X Men Share Advice They’d Give If They Were Sitting Across the Table from Their 20-Year-Old Selves
  • Dating in 2026: Five Black Gen X Women Tell It Like It Is
  • Gentle Restorative Yoga Poses & Breathwork for EVERYBODY!

I Use Bask and Lather for my Natural Hair Care! Shop My Online Store!

https://baskandlatherco.com/lakiamcdaniel

https://baskandlatherco.com/lakiamcdaniel

Subscribe

Stay notified of new posts!

Get Your Heal Queen, Heal! Workbook!

Heal Queen, Heal!
McDaniel, Lakia
Buy Now

Privacy Policy, Terms & Disclaimer

Privacy Policy

Welcome to The Musings of Kia.

Your privacy is important to me. This website may collect limited information such as your name and email address if you choose to subscribe, leave a comment, or contact me. Like most websites, this site may also use cookies and similar technologies to improve your browsing experience and understand how visitors use the site.

This website may display advertising through third-party providers such as Google AdSense. These providers may use cookies to deliver ads that are more relevant to your interests.

I do not sell your personal information to third parties.

Terms & Conditions

By using this website, you agree to use its content for personal, non-commercial purposes only.

All articles, written content, graphics, and other original materials published on The Musings of Kia are the intellectual property of the site owner unless otherwise noted. Please do not copy or republish content without permission.

I reserve the right to update, modify, or remove content at any time without notice.

Disclaimer

The content shared on The Musings of Kia reflects my personal experiences, opinions, observations, and creative expression.

While I write about topics such as wellness, restorative practices, relationships, lifestyle, and personal growth, nothing on this website should be considered medical, legal, financial, or mental health advice. Please consult an appropriate professional regarding your individual circumstances.

Any products, services, or resources mentioned are shared for informational purposes only. Your use of this website indicates that you understand and accept this disclaimer.

If you have questions about this policy, you may contact me through the Contact page on this website.

Graceful Theme by Optima Themes