Listen. If my life had a script, it would absolutely be greenlit by now. It would probably stream on Netflix or Peacock, with a strong fan following and Twitter threads full of conversation. Seriously, some days I feel like I’m living in the middle of a mashup between Insecure and…
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…
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…
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…
As the clock ticks closer to 2025, I find myself sitting here, coffee in hand, heart full, and mind buzzing with reflections on a year that felt like a whole dang decade. Listen, 2024 didn’t come to play with me, and honestly, I didn’t back down either. 2024 was not…
This election was a doozy! It’s also taken a lot out of us (us, meaning black folks…particularly black women) Why? Because we’re tired and honestly, we’re done fighting, supporting, marching, standing up for, and holding spaces for those who will let us down over and over and over again. In…
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…
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…
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…
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…