Eleven years later, and I am still standing on it. Eleven years ago today, I pressed publish on my very first blog post. I don’t remember exactly what the page looked like or where I was sitting, but I remember the posture — the decision to stop letting my heart and mind stay troubled, and…
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Unlearning Home
It’s been six months since my last post. Six months. I noticed it today, and honestly, that realization is part of why this post exists. Life has been full — but “full” and “moving forward” aren’t always the same thing. More on that in a moment. There’s a word worth knowing: limerence. Most people associate…
Recognizing You’re Already Home
You’ve Crossed the Bridge, Dear There’s a particular kind of suffering we inflict on ourselves when we miss the moment we’ve arrived — when we keep pursuing solutions to problems we no longer have, crossing bridges we’ve already crossed simply because we once told ourselves we would. I’ve been thinking lately about the difference between…
Accepting The Invitation to Intimacy
You’ve shown me in this season that great is your faithfulness toward me. The Invitation Every evening, you set the table for two on our rooftop overlooking the city. Candlelight flickering against the skyline, wine poured and waiting, your love displayed in every detail. But I kept declining your invitations because I was too busy…
20 Harmful Chemicals to Avoid in Your Personal Care
The Shocking Truth About Beauty Product Regulations As a busy mom navigating the world of personal care products for both myself and my daughter, I’ve learned how critical it is to understand what’s in the items we use daily. What shocked me most during my research was discovering the dramatic difference between cosmetic regulations in…
Cultivating Health & Community at Black-Owned Texas Farms
Updated: April 29, 2025 As a mother and health advocate, I’m always searching for ways to nourish my family with wholesome foods while supporting businesses that align with our values. Today, I’m excited to share a comprehensive directory of Black-owned farms and ranches across Texas that are cultivating not just food, but healing connections between…
