MichelleRenaMay 31 minTransparency Tuesday…everybody ain’t ready!So as I continue to reflect on my own mental health and wellness and that of those around me I was reminded today by a colleague that...
MichelleRenaMay 21 minMonday May 2…a mental health momentHad a post planned. Wrote it out. Felt good about it. Day went on. Feelings changed. Deleted it. this is my life and daily battle… Starts...
MichelleRenaMay 12 minMay is giving…April was a whirlwind. I am in awe of the blessings and depression that came as a result of the past 30 days. April 1 I attended the...
MichelleRenaApr 182 minThe shift…I literally have a thousand ideas run through my head on a daily basis but I struggle to get them all down. I could honestly write 2-3...
MichelleRenaApr 51 minIt’s my Joy season…The word says “Weeping may endure for a night but joy comes in the morning!” Sometimes joy is hard to recognize. We often sit waiting to...
MichelleRenaMar 285 minEveryone is talking about Will Smith...I rarely get into pop culture on the blog, yet here we are. There is so much to think about and all of it is not about the slap. But, yes...
MichelleRenaMar 212 minSpring has sprung and now it’s time to blossom…I took some time off to enjoy spring break. During what felt like the shortest week ever, I really enjoyed not going to work, waking up...
MichelleRenaMar 12 minHappy Women’s History MonthOne thing for certain, two things for sure…we are advocates for all things Black and woman over here. I am always honored to share space...
MichelleRenaFeb 141 minHappy Lovers Day y’all!Happy Valentine’s Day lovers! I hope this day finds you loving yourself first and foremost. I hope that you have loved on yourself good...
MichelleRenaFeb 13 minThe first step to showing real love and care is showing real GRACE!I spent most of the month of January fasting, meditating, cleansing, and purging quite a few areas of my life. When your thoughts are...
MichelleRenaJan 253 minTransparency Tuesday: Family DynamicsHappy Tuesday y'all! I found myself so sad last night as I laid in bed talking with my hubby. I shared with him a truth that I often...
MichelleRenaJan 242 minIn My Feelings...Hey Y'all! It's been a minute! Self care Sundays are still a thing but I am learning to enjoy them more by not focusing on posting about...
Monica OdomJan 212 minUnder PressureEarlier this week I had a dream that a pressure cooker exploded in my kitchen. The shit was loud as fuck, and I was startled out of my...
MichelleRenaJan 72 minAffirmation and ConfirmationWhew...what a first 7 days of the new year! I have been overwhelmed by the amount of affirmations from other Dope Black Women that I have...
MichelleRenaJan 22 minFirst Self Care Sunday of 2022Sundays have become my official self care day. It’s the day I get to press a hard reset for the week. I can choose to either rejuvenate...
MichelleRenaJan 11 minHappy New Year!!!Y’all we made it to 2022! What an adventure these last two years have been. It’s something about the 2020-somethings that is determined...
MichelleRenaDec 28, 20212 minReflection on a thousand…I know you all are likely wondering why I have been so quiet. I have literally been in reflection all of December. My mind has raced with...
MichelleRenaDec 20, 20211 minKinda tired...Christmas break is that you?So all last week I was pressed because I felt like i just couldn't get it together. I wanted so bad to blog and just recap what was going...
MichelleRenaNov 30, 20211 minDay 30 of Gratitude -- GodWhew...I made it! I am so excited to close out my 30 days of gratitude challenge with what I am most grateful for...God! God is within...
MichelleRenaNov 28, 20212 minDay 28 of Gratitude— Loveppy Sunday y’all!! It’s day 28 of my 30 days of gratitude challenge and today I am grateful for LOVE!! Growing up I thought that love was...
Monica Odom4 days ago2 minIntentional FriendshipAs yall should know by now, I'm a military spouse. With that comes a slew of new ships. Friendships. Acquaintance-ships. Emergency...
Monica OdomJun 162 minMore TimeI have 5 more days left in Misawa, Japan, and a recurring theme is "I wish we had more time." It's a typically refrain when it's time to...