Could you ever imagine going to your therapy appointment having to defend your natural black hair? One day a few months ago, I walked into my therapist’s office welcomed by the outdated, dingy décor, I took my usual seat on the stiff, forest green floral couch across from her. Usually beginning ... READ the POST
Chadwick Boseman Inspired Me as a Supermom
Over the past years, it has really bothered me when people called me a “Supermom.” After all, I know all the ways I drop the ball and feel like I’m failing. Realistically, we know, no one is perfect and everyone messes up somewhere, but when you live with any type of anxiety and depression, it is ... READ the POST
Giving Myself Permission to Grow at My Pace
"I give myself permission to take things slowly and breathe. To not have all the answers or be able to clearly see the destination at the end of this journey. But I’ll keep going. I’ll keep sowing. Following that inner pull and nudging. I’ll keep growing and trusting that wherever I end up is where ... READ the POST
Why Black People Gardening Matters
Contrary to what you may have heard or subconsciously made yourself believe, black people do garden and farm, black people do outdoors and nature, it’s actually historically a part of who we are. Black people have green thumbs too. Slavery and the idea of forced labor in the fields has ... READ the POST
Journey to the Garden
I live a life with anxiety often gripping my heart and pressing into my lungs. Breathing doesn't come easy many days. Depression is the unwanted houseguest who can't seem to get the memo, "You aren't wanted here. It's past time for you to go." It gets old fast feeling trapped inside of yourself, ... READ the POST
Embrace the Process- Episode 3
To embrace the process isn't always easy. Especially when we have our hearts set on something and we want it, "now". However; a perspective shift can help us become more open to embracing the process, which is embracing the journey of life. Continuing with our mini series: Breaking Down the Motto ... READ the POST
