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…
“You are the only person on earth who can use your ability.” – Zig Ziglar. There has not been a more accurate quote. It took me some time to realise this for myself. For many years I have allowed the opinions and views of others to mould who I think I am and what I…
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…
“Growth is the only evidence of life,” – John Henry Newman. When I turned 33 years old, I had many plans about what I wanted to achieve, and with COVID-19, it just became more and more difficult for any of these things to come to life. Growth has always been significant to me; being stuck…
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…
Cutting Ties and Hair
Yes, I cut it again. This time it was not because it was breaking off or that I wanted to grow back healthy. It was because I wanted change and control and I can control my hair so I did. The Cut It is funny how attached other people are to your hair. How much…
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