Jan 24What a Post-Roe Society Means for Black BirthThe Supreme Court ruling announced on Friday, June 24 was the beginning of shift in abortion access for women in over half of the states across the country. While emotions run high on both sides of the decision, the issue of maternal and infant mortality looms large for Black women…Racism3 min readRacism3 min read
Jun 26, 2022What a Post-Roe Society Means for Black BirthThe Supreme Court ruling announced on Friday, June 24 was the beginning of shift in abortion access for women in over half of the states across the country. While emotions run high on both sides of the decision, the issue of maternal and infant mortality looms large for Black women…Racism3 min readRacism3 min read
May 7, 2021Here Comes the WaveFor the past three weeks, I’ve been in a manic state. For me, it means I’ve been cleaning, taking on new projects, hanging out with lots of people, talking fast, and never sleeping. I also like to drink more in this state. To be honest, my typical mania lasts for…Bipolar2 min readBipolar2 min read
Jan 6, 2021My Daughter Taught Me About ForgivenessI have a strong-willed daughter who is very opinionated and outspoken. She gets this from me, and I’m so proud. However, she gets this from me, and it drives me crazy. Some days, when she tests limits, I struggle to keep my cool. …Forgive3 min readForgive3 min read
Dec 27, 2020Broken But MineI met a woman many years ago. She’s so beautiful and smart. When I first met her I knew she had something incredibly special about her. I was instantly drawn to her smile and her personality. She carries the weight of the world on her shoulders but walks as if…Depression3 min readDepression3 min read
Dec 21, 2020Let’s Talk About Sex, (post) Baby Pt. 2In part one of the discussion on postpartum sex, I mentioned factors to consider to understand that 6 weeks is not typically enough time to be “ready” to resume your sex life. Part 2 is about how to establish readiness, which is often easier said than done. However, intimacy and…Sex3 min readSex3 min read
Dec 21, 2020Let’s Talk About Sex, (post) Baby Pt.1In the last few years we’ve started to talk about more issues in motherhood like postpartum depression, mom guilt, and the difficulties of balancing work and home life. However, if you search for articles about postpartum sex, there are few. The ones that do exist water down the topic and…Postpartum3 min readPostpartum3 min read
Dec 20, 2020Covid’s Silent Accomplice -Mental IllnessCovid’s Silent Accomplice -Mental Illness With the ebb and flow of the pandemic in 2020, people have experienced so many life changing events. Many have lost loved ones, lost jobs, and lost child care. But the one thing we are not talking about enough is the loss of mental wellness. …Mental Health2 min readMental Health2 min read
Dec 15, 2020Birth DayTomorrow, my daughter will be five. As much as we celebrate her and shower her with love, I can’t help but reflect on the day I found out I was pregnant and the day she came into the world. Although it is her birthday, I was reborn at her birth. …Birth2 min readBirth2 min read
Dec 13, 2020Sit Down, KarenI often go to social justice events that are heavily attended by White people. While this is incredible and speaks to progress, there are also times I just want to yell at all the Karens in attendance. From these events, I realize that as White people try to learn more…Racism4 min readRacism4 min read
