The Letter I’ve Needed to Read

I wrote an open letter to myself because there were just some things I needed to express and understand. I admonish you to start the healing process by forgiving yourself today.

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When I was younger, I used to find myself writing beautiful poems about boys who didn’t deserve them. It took me years to realize that I deserved the same amount of energy and attention that I was giving to those who didn’t know how to reciprocate it.

Dear Mom,

An open letter to my first and only role model. I wrote this for no other reason than to express my gratitude for her love for me.

Healing

Healing is a decision. It is an extremely involved and intentional process, but it’s necessary for growth and a healthy life. Decide to heal today, you deserve it.

Self-Love This Week

These are the ways I practiced Self-Love this week

Black Women Speak

These quotes have been on my mind a lot this week. I hope they touch you.

The Art of Resilience

I’m learning that resilience is the key that unlocks my goals and personal growth. Tackle this week with resilience and see where it takes you.

The Art of Choosing One’s Self

I am still mastering the art of intentionally choosing myself.

Self-Love is Painful

This Self-Love journey has been the most painful process of my entire life. Many times, the media paints Self-Love as this simple process filled with bathbombs and butterflies. Self-Love is so much more than that. It demands that we give our very best and become our best selves. The journey itself is long and grueling.