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Reflections of 38
For the past few years, I've really looked forward to my birthday. During my quiet time across the past week, I've been thinking about...
Monica Odom
Aug 26, 20213 min read
You're Built For This
So last week, we talked about the anxiety that comes up as things begin to pile up. I've been staying on top of the things that bring me...
Monica Odom
Aug 19, 20212 min read
Starting my new year off basking in gratitude!
Friends and family thank you so much for all of the birthday love shown yesterday and the continuous love you show me on the regular. The...
MichelleRena
Aug 15, 20211 min read
Blooming and Blossoming
Growing up on a farm and around agriculture you learn that there is an optimal season for everything to grow and flourish. If you try...
MichelleRena
Aug 2, 20211 min read
A Tribute to my Kai Elizabeth as you turn 10!
Dear Kai Elizabeth, My goodness...how are my kids growing up so fast? Is it me or is time in wharp speed? Today, you, my middle child, my...
MichelleRena
Jul 28, 20212 min read
Y'all Ain't Gone Worry (or is it Wear?) Me...
So the Olympics have started (yeah, I'm in Japan and can't go #sadness), and this week we see Simone Biles in all her magnificence say......
Monica Odom
Jul 28, 20212 min read
Do you booboo…
I say this all of the time but I still find myself hesitating when it’s time to do what’s best for me. Whether it is walking away to...
MichelleRena
Jul 27, 20211 min read
Who you talking to?
Yeah, you read that with an attitude, huh? That's usually how it's given. Lol Communication skills are hard to come by when you grow up...
Monica Odom
Jul 15, 20213 min read
Triggers…It ain’t just the kids…
So I shared how the kids have been a major trigger point recently. And while I love them I had to dig a little deeper into why it is the...
MichelleRena
Jul 13, 20212 min read
Note to Self: Keep Going!
I find myself saying this way more often than I would have ever imagined. (Whispers) Keep going Michelle! When I am not quite sure that...
MichelleRena
Jul 12, 20211 min read
You in the kitchen, but are you putting in the work?
So I'm not one to preplan content. I usually have a general idea for a topic only to get redirected when I sit down at the computer. ...
Monica Odom
Jul 8, 20212 min read
It's the Forgiveness for ME!!!
Forgiveness has been on my mind this week. Yeah, I know we talk about forgiving others, but I ain't worried about them. I'm talking...
Monica Odom
Jul 1, 20212 min read
My Baby Is 6 Months Old💕
What baby, Mon!?!? This blog, silly! LOL I've been nurturing this thing for 6 whole months, and just like any birthing experience, it...
Monica Odom
Jun 24, 20211 min read
Happy Father’s Day…
For years I had no reason to celebrate this day and even tried to keep myself busy to avoid thinking about it too much. My dad died when...
MichelleRena
Jun 20, 20212 min read
Don't forget to change the water
If you love fresh flowers, you know you have to change the water from time to time if you want them to last. Otherwise mold will start...
Monica Odom
Jun 10, 20212 min read
Time for a change
Have you ever noticed that when your emotions are in disarray that every negative habit is amplified? For some people it's rage. Others...
Monica Odom
Jun 3, 20213 min read
Lower The Net
Parenting, marriage, and life in general, I guess, are akin to walking a tight rope to me as long as you have supportive family and...
Monica Odom
May 27, 20214 min read
Meet Natasha D. Wade, Your Black Women's Soul Coach
I live in the place where transparency resides, so I have to tell the interesting backstory behind how I met the Black woman's soul coach...
MichelleRena
May 26, 20212 min read
Put that ish down…
I have to be honest. I have been walking around with some pretty heavy burdens here lately that have left me frustrated and weary....
MichelleRena
May 25, 20211 min read
Life Lessons…
One thing I’ve learned about this thing called life is you can never be prepared for it. It’s like playing a video. Just when you think...
MichelleRena
May 24, 20211 min read
I Didn't Make It...
So I said I was gonna write in May, but I didn't make It. The entire month of May, I navigated the challenges of my own mental health and the mental health of those around me and I didn't have the capacity to write about It. I fought the fight alone most days, but those who check on me constantly, like Mon, and the K-Squad, saw the spiral happening in real time and finally my homegirl said when are you going to call your therapist because this isn't you friend! I meet with my
MichelleRena
2 days ago3 min read
2026 - Revelation
Once you know, you can't unknow. So be careful when you ask for things to be revealed, if you aren't prepared to deal with the revelation.
Monica Odom
May 81 min read
Book Review: The Bridge Back to You by Riss M. Neilson
Favorite quote: "I never really did fall out of love. I just learned to live without her."
Monica Odom
Apr 302 min read
Book Review: The Perfection of A Moment by Kimberly Brown
Favorite Quote: "I'm not perfect, but she'll always get the best parts of me." - Hiram asking Mr. and Mrs. Solomon for their blessing to propose to Ximena.
Monica Odom
Apr 232 min read
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