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    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…

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    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…

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    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.…

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    When Sh*t Hits the Fan, How Do You Deal?

    June 7, 2024 - By Lakia McDaniel

    We all know life has a way of throwing curveballs at us and giving us plot twists to navigate through when we least expect it. Whether it’s work, personal loss, relationships, money troubles, or just those days when everything seems to go wrong, we all are no strangers to shit…

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    I Hung Out with Myself & it’s One of The Greatest Experiences!

    May 27, 2024 - By Lakia McDaniel

    First things first, let’s tackle the mindset that many folks have. Many people feel a bit uneasy about going out alone. They worry about looking lonely or out of place. But here’s a little secret: being comfortable in your own company is a superpower! It’s all about shifting your perspective.…

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    I Experienced a Spa for the First Time!

    May 20, 2024 - By Lakia McDaniel

    There’s something magical about the day at the spa. I always imagined it as the epitome of relaxation, a luxury for those who have truly mastered the art of self-care. So, when the opportunity for my first spa experience came knocking, I couldn’t help but feel a mix of excitement,…

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    Laura Winslow Was Too Toxic for Steve Urkel!

    May 9, 2024 - By Lakia McDaniel

    I was scrolling Instagram when I saw a random old school clip of an episode of Family Matters. It immediately brought me a sense of nostalgia of my teenage years. I was around the same age as the two older children on the show, namely “Laura Winslow and Eddie Winslow”.…

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    The Attention Seeker Vs. The Egotist: A Thin Line Between Validation and Vanity

    May 3, 2024 - By Lakia McDaniel

    When it comes to attention seekers and egotists, they sometimes are both ends of the same coin. Although both are driven by a pursuit of recognition and admiration, a closer look reveals subtle nuances that separate these seemingly synonymous personas. I had a recent situation that played out online and…

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    Spinnin’ Da Block: The Joys (and Risk) of Dating Someone from The Past.

    May 1, 2024 - By Lakia McDaniel

    It’s that familiarity that can be tricky at times. Imagine minding your business when a familiar face appears in front of you. After months, possibly years, of navigating this wild dating space, you end up in the presence of someone who “got away” or someone you ran away from! Before…

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    I Quit! But I’m Patient.

    April 27, 2024 - By Lakia McDaniel

    I don’t know who wrote that but props to them! In this tough world of dating while at my big age, I’ve had to learn this the hard way. Let’s be real – seeking love can be exhausting but we keep coming back for more, even when the odds seem…

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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.

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