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The Demonization of Black Women Will Be Our Downfall
My sister was giving me the Love Island run-down, which is basically just our deepest societal tropes on display, all from a deceptively sunny villa. This season’s plot is a familiar one, starring two archetypes: The Accuser and The Accused. The Accuser fits a profile we know too well. She’s often a woman, probably wrestling with her own place…
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The Great Lock-In: Week 5 Check In
I’ve committed myself to The Great Lock-In of 2025. This is my intentional devotion to myself. I am planning on using this extended period to build foundational habits to change my life. This is not a sprint, it’s a season of focus. I am locking in to myself, my goals, and my well-being. These are my four pillars of…
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Just a thought
I had a thought this morning. There wasn’t a big reveal or anything, but a small feeling of happiness. I woke up this morning from a deep sleep. I did a morning meditation, had my spearmint tea, a kiwi, and a protein shake (I’m tryna get in my 30 grams of protein and my fiber). …
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The Insanity of the Excuse
It’s crazy. It’s absolutely insane that an excuse is still an option for me. I’ve worked hard to get to where I am today. I’ve poured hours, sweat, and hope into building a better version of myself. I’ve faced down failures and started over more times than I care to count. This isn’t my first…
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The Great Lock-In 2025: Week 1 Check-In
I’ve committed myself to The Great Lock-In of 2025. I’m using this as a 17-ish week intentional devotion to myself. I am planning on using this extended period to build foundational habits to change my life. This is not a sprint, it’s a season of focus. I am locking in to myself, my goals, and my well-being. These are…
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I’M THAT GIRL → ALIEN SUPERSTAR: A Self-Worth Journey
I’m in the era of rebuilding myself—not just superficially, but deeply. I’m not interested in treating myself like an afterthought or drowning in self-criticism. I feel like I have a lot of love to give to others, so why can’t I put that energy toward myself? It’s a daily practice: Lately, Beyoncé’s Renaissance has been my morning…