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Gun Violence in America: How Will I Explain This to My Children?
Sandy Hook, Orlando, New York, Texas, and Charleston. I don't even have to say why I'm naming these cities for you to understand. I...
Letter to My 21 Year Old Self
On October 6th, 2017, I turned 36 years old. Shockingly, this isn’t at all daunting, but instead extremely eye opening. Obviously, a lot can...
What Representation in the Cosby Show Meant to Me (And Why My Children Will...
Let me precede this blog by saying this is not a blog paying homage to Bill Cosby. Straight up, there it is: there's a...
Breastfeeding: The Love/Hate Relationship
I have been breastfeeding for two years, with only a 3 month break between. Before you give me an overwhelming hand clap, let me...
Raising Girls Who Celebrate Other Women
One thing I am extremely passionate about is mentoring young girls, the reason is because I have been blessed to women in my life...
A Letter to My Son: The Perils of Raising a Black Man in America
Dear Stephen E. Beaven III (or as we call you, Trey),
You are by far the most beautiful and amazing baby boy I’ve ever met,...
Don’t Princess My Daughter
Once upon a time, there was a Mother of a young girl. She was beautiful girl, smart and charming, as well. Wherever the young...
The Severity of the Second Child
I have two children. My two children are Weslie Vivian Beaven and Stephen Eric Beaven III a.k.a. Trey. Cute, right? Before you say anything,...