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Shape Your Own Story

As a BW, I like to be a teller of my own story. I am very aware how BW are portrayed on social media and media in general. We tend to have very one dimensional personalities. With social media, we’re able to shape our own narratives. We can fill in the dimensions that other storyContinue reading “Shape Your Own Story”

Dying of Whiteness: Book Review

This book is illuminating. Jonathan Metzl is sitting down, talking to WP as a WM, and getting some of their stances, and I’m 😳. I shouldn’t be too shocked at the mindset of WP. Not in the slightest bit knowing and understanding history. It’s just so interesting listening to their cognitive dissonance. I’m in aContinue reading “Dying of Whiteness: Book Review”

My Fitness Journey

I started my fitness journey back in the winter of 2008. A lot of what I did and learned were based on trial and error, not bc I was an athlete or raised in a health/fitness household. I became a certified personal trainer in 2010 at the very gym that I started my transformation. ManyContinue reading “My Fitness Journey”

Some Book Recommendations

I am a black woman, wife, and mom. I am into fitness, history, politics, and current events. Many of my book selections stem from these categories and some are suggestions or random choices. Here are a few of my recent book choices…(this post has affiliate links) 1. “Bag Man” by Rachel Maddow. This book wasContinue reading “Some Book Recommendations”

What Type of Parent are You?

There are all types of parents that range from Helicopter parents to Free range parents to absolutely neglectful parents. They are ranges and levels and mixtures to all of these. And I know that experts have identified and created many labels for the different parenting styles. I appreciate being able to cultivate and tailor myContinue reading “What Type of Parent are You?”