dear adopted Black girl…

In a world that is already harsh, why are you being harder on yourself than anyone else? In this week’s episode, I’m telling you to shift that pattern. I talk about what it really means to be kind to yourself, how to pivot your mindset without pressure or perfection, and the tangible practices that help… Read more: (Podcast Episode) How To Be Kinder To Yourself

Being the youngest of seven, curiosity was always part of who I was. I was often scolded for asking too many questions, for wanting to understand everything, for wandering mentally and emotionally beyond what felt “acceptable.” But looking back, I believe that curiosity is one of the reasons I’ve been able to continue to live… Read more: Curiosity Doesn’t Have To Be A Bad Thing

Writing became my first safe space in kinship care—a way to find peace and control when life felt uncertain. In this post, I reflect on how my words helped me understand myself and ask what brings you back home to you.