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The Tale of Two Americas: You’re Either All in or All Out
“We can disagree and still love each other unless your disagreement is rooted in my oppression and denial of my humanity and right to exist.”-James...
Living Through a Pandemic When You Have Anxiety
I have had anxiety for the better part of a decade. I discovered it during my senior year of college when I thought that...
Motherhood: When You Didn’t Think You Would Be a Mom
In a recent interview with People magazine, Oprah discussed why she never had children. She discussed the “depth of responsibility” that it would take...
The Day My Daughter Began Preschool
As we get into our stride of the school year, I hope that this year is meeting and exceeding all expectations while not exhausting...
Work and Life and Creating the Balance
I spent my 20's chasing career and money, and I will hold true to the fact that I did the right thing. I waited...
Saying Goodbye to My Adolescence
For all the angst, my teenage years were amazing. The reason I remember this is because I have several journals chronicling the ages 13-18...
Surviving R. Kelly: A Mother’s Perspective
I am going to admit something, I was complicit in my views. I was a HUGE R. Kelly fan, as well as all of...
What is Your Vision? Tales of a Vision Board
One of the most amazing parts of the New Year is that you have a brand new 365 days to correct things that you didn’t...
Are We Raising Grateful Children
The holidays are over, thank goodness! Don't get me wrong, I love the holidays and I revel in the rest and the ability to...
Why Mentoring the Next Generation of Women is so Important
I spend my Saturday afternoons with young ladies ages 12-14. Now before you sigh and ask if I am crazy, know that I volunteer...
Election Day and the Issues that Impact Moms
I have been going to the polls since I can remember. My parents voted before work and made a point of taking my brother...
Why Attending Church is Important for My Family
Sunday mornings at the Beaven House are chaotic! Not a typical chaos, but one that literally makes you want to get back into bed...
Raising a Daughter Who is Like You: The Pros and Cons
I found out I was having a daughter in July 2015, and I seriously dreamed of that day. I am all things feminine, and...