Drifting on a Memory
Every year the holiday season reminds me of people I wish were here. Like clockwork, a sense of emptiness would visit me from November through January. Minor things would trigger my mind to play movies of moments we shared. Right
Mourning Expectations
Every day for 29 years, I led my mind to believe that perfection was possible. I just needed to work a little harder and push myself just a little more. As I continued to move the finish line of what
Losing My Crown of Glory… And How I Got It Back
In April of 2013, I married my best friend and decided to follow him anywhere the military took us. As a Naturalista, I began to panic. What was I going to do with my hair? I was 3 years natural
Y’all Weren’t Going to Tell Me My Baby Was Ugly?
After 28 hours of labor and an extra week of pregnancy, I was exhausted. That extra week messed up all of my plans! Having a natural birth didn’t happen. My husband had to leave in less than 24 hours after
Top 5 Ways to Make a Relationship Last During a Deployment or Extended Time Apart
Deployments and extended time apart can be tough to manage. Here are my top 5 ways to make your relationship last. Have a Spending Plan Financially things will change. Most likely your living expenses will decrease, and your income will increase.