You Were Born To Look Like You
byAs the days grow brighter and summer adventures loom, society says we must decide whether our body is “bikini ready” and our skin flawless…
Love Yourself
How Learning To Set Boundaries Has Changed My Life
byRecently, on a podcast, Bella Hadid spoke about how a lack of personal boundaries led her to keep toxic relationships with “sexually, physically, emotionally”…
5 Small Ways I’m Choosing Love This Year
byFebruary is a tough month for a lot of women, myself included. I typically sulk, looking at my calendar and anticipating yet another cold,…
How Emergency Surgery Helped Me Fall Back In Love With My Body
byLooking back now, I can’t remember a time when I haven’t had society’s “ideal” shape, weight, size, and body image thrust at me. I…
I Am More Than My Body
byWhy wasn’t I enough? It’s the question that constantly lingers. Through all the heartache and exploring, I always circle back to why I was…
It’s Time To Normalize Being Single
by“Oh my, you’re 34? You should get married already!” Their shock doesn’t shock me anymore. I don’t understand why people see being single as…
When Was The Last Time You Made Yourself The Star Of Your Story?
byDo you ever notice how much time and effort we invest in our relationships with our partners, families, friends, and co-workers? What about the…
Reclaiming My Quiet Power As An Introvert
byI come from a long line of Black homebodies. After recently reading the stories of Black introverts who struggled to get noticed or promoted…
How The Fashion Industry Profited From My Insecurities
byI used to love fashion. It was my drive. My passion. Ever since I remember, I have always said The Devil Wears Prada is…
It’s Time To Cancel “Cancel Culture”
byDo you ever wonder what you were doing this time ten years ago? What were your morals and beliefs? It’s hard to reliably think…