As a woman, navigating complex relationships can be challenging, and understanding the role of grace in our friendships is essential. As we grow older, we realise the importance of grace, which we might have missed in our younger days. Grace means showing kindness, forgiveness, and understanding even when it might not be earned. This can…
In a world that often demands perfection and masks vulnerability, it’s crucial to acknowledge the significance of mental health and the power of healing. As women, we navigate a unique set of challenges and expectations, making it essential to prioritize our well-being. Healing is not an overnight phenomenon but rather a profound and ongoing journey…
Love, like life, is a journey of self-discovery and growth. As women, we often find ourselves caught up in toxic patterns from past relationships, hindering our ability to build healthy connections. But fear not! Today, I invite you on a journey of unlearning toxic traits from previous relationships as I share my experiences and tips…
Author Toni Morrison said, “You are your best thing.” That is one of the best quotes that can describe us as people of colour. Growing up, I was not always the most confident. I have written posts about body image and how people police women’s bodies when they gain little weight. I have also written…
There is nothing I wouldn’t say I like more than a black woman speaking about their natural hair in disgust. I love every kink and coil of my hair, and I believe we have been taught for so many years that our hair isn’t beautiful enough. Many believe it. The truth is, there are quite…
I am a natural hair advocate. I have encouraged my friends to appreciate their natural mane. But do I think the natural hair community can be toxic? Unfortunately, yes, and here’s why. Firstly, let me say I was inspired to write this after seeing a tik tok of a woman saying that the natural hair…
It’s finally here – Jo. V Beauty Rejuvenating Scalp Serum. The back story! Growing up, I had always had eczema of the scalp; if I am honest, I had it everywhere. As I grew older, I started to do my research. What can relieve eczema, and what stimulates growth. My hair was always long, but…
Omg, I did it! I did something that I never imagined doing ever, bleaching my hair! My hair has always been something that I expressed myself through. I wanted to do something dramatic but too shy to do it, so I cut bangs. I wanted to feel mysterious; I dyed it jet black. I wanted…
Nothing could prepare me for contracting COVID-19. Not the news, not the article; no website nor anyone’s experience. It would be something I never forget or want to relive. So here is an asthmatic’s COVID-19 story… mine. It started with a cough and slight wheezing. I believed that it was my asthma that was creeping…
“It’s never too late to be what you might have been,” – George Elliot. Change is inevitable, but we tend to slip into this comfort zone of self and what we should be after a certain age and point in our lives. But George Elliot said it best in his quote “It’s never too late…
