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    They Know What They Did!

    April 13, 2024 - By Lakia McDaniel

    Now, I’m not advocating for a devoid of forgiveness. Forgiveness has its time and place, especially when it comes to our own peace of mind. But let’s reserve it for those who genuinely deserve it. Those who have acknowledged the wrongdoing and is willing to make it right, instead of…

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    From Diapers to Camouflage: I’m a PROUD NEW Army Mom!

    April 11, 2024 - By Lakia McDaniel

    Imagine your kid trading in sneakers for combat boots! This is MY experience, and let me tell you, the thought of my son leaving has me crying a Denzel tear when he’s not in my presence, but with a smile. I think I’ve done a good job in the motherhood…

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    Let’s Normalize Healthy Platonic Friendships Between Men & Women

    April 11, 2024 - By Lakia McDaniel

    As a fan of Abbott Elementary, I must share that I am here for Janine and Gregory not ending up in a romantic relationship. I haven’t seen a cute friendship like theirs since Jack and Janet on Three’s Company! In the season 2 of Abbott Elementary, Janine and Gregory shared…

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    Trying to Solve Life’s Puzzle Without a Guide

    April 10, 2024 - By Lakia McDaniel

    Navigating a plethora of emotions can often feel like attempting to solve a puzzle without a guidebook. I feel like this song should be the theme song to this think piece, so press play and get submerged in the words. There are moments when we find ourselves unable to decipher…

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    I Want to Go Out, But Also, I’d Rather Stay In.

    April 9, 2024 - By Lakia McDaniel

    Every time I stay home, I’d rather be out, but every time I go out, I’d rather be home. I deal with the inevitable confusion ever so often. The older I get, the more I realize that home is where the heart is and outside the home cost to f*#ckin’…

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    I Am “Mother Sister” Waiting Patiently for My “The Mayor”

    April 7, 2024 - By Lakia McDaniel

    They’re my favorite characters on ‘Do the Right Thing‘ that happens to also be one of my favorite real-life couples to ever grace our screens. I never knew them personally, so I can only speak about them as a fan and an admirer of their love and work, individually and…

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    Slamming Phones >Leaving Them “On Read”!

    April 6, 2024 - By Lakia McDaniel

    Those were the days… Slamming the phone after an argument definitely hits harder than leaving them “on read”. It reminds me of simpler times when we dealt with simpler things in a simpler way! I’m not complaining that our phones are like minicomputers that can do almost everything. In fact,…

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    So, I’m Doing This Again…

    April 5, 2024 - By Lakia McDaniel

    I’ve revisited the idea of blogging, because well…I really need another method, outside of Youtube, to express thoughts and ideas. For many, including myself, blogging was once a fervent pursuit, a means to explore ideas, engage with an audience, and leave a digital footprint… LONG BEFORE THE PODCAST PHENOMENON! However,…

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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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