Happy 22nd Birthday-I miss you!

Today you would have turned 22 years old… Just like every passing year, it makes us sad that you’re not here with us. Momma is sad. This is always a difficult time for her. Me & Tina always check up on her though and try to make her smile. Me & Tina are sad too.…

Motherhood and Mental Illness

You know you’re a mom when you’re in the beginning of a breakdown but then hear your little one get mad at big brother and start crying, so you suck up your tears, clean your face and tend to your kids. I see you I feel you You are not alone Motherhood while living with…

Why Am I Feeling This Way?

Goodness, I am feeling so much anxiety right now. My chest hurts, heart pounding and I feel like crying. Why? That’s just it...I’m not too sure. Maybe it’s my mensuration that decided to finally show itself, or just one of those days where I think I’m good, just to end up feeling like I do…

Back to School Time!

So I have a 4th grader!! My big guy starts school tomorrow and I still can't believe he will be in 4th grade. Time is really flying by guys! Hubby and I weren't comfortable sending him in for face to face teaching just yet, so he will be learning virtually. Hopefully this pandemic can end…

Please Like & Follow!

Hi everyone! For all of those who have been following me for years, knows I do not celebrate many holidays, due to religious reasons, but there is someone in my immediate family who does! My sis Vanessa is ALL about the holidays! She now has a blog about different holidays, where she will speak about…

Feeling Heartbroken & Exhausted

It’s hard to explain the pain I feel, but I sit here crying because this world has me exhausted. I think of my nieces and nephews, my babies. I think of their beautiful brown skin possibly being the reason they are harmed one day. I think of the hatred that is so easily spewed towards…

Surviving

Please remember that you are still here.No matter how difficult the journey has been, you are here; You are breathing.You have made it another day to tell your story.You are stronger than you even realize.You are a survivor! -Jen, xo

How is Everyone doing?

Hi all, How is everyone doing during this workout wide pandemic? I can imagine how many are feeling even more anxious and nervous during these trying times. The self quarantining is starting to get to my and my family. My son misses his friends. The baby needs more outdoor time, husband is working from home…

Feeling Stuck

Guys!!! I have a quiz due tonight before 11:59pm and I'm still not done reading my chapters 🤦🏻‍♀️. I had breakfast with my sis, son and niece this morning. Went to Ulta afterwards, to kill some time before having to go to my son's class. After Ulta, I went straight to my sons "My Gym"…

Good Night Anxiety

I pray the thoughts slow down as you settle into bed, Your worries quieting down, as your head hits the pillow Body sinking into the mattress, breathing, gentle and rhythmic Eyelids closing as you leave this day behind, Dreaming of smiles and adventure, calm and tranquility, fully enthralled in this unfamiliar feeling. Good night Anxiety,…