I feel as though the phrase “powerful woman” is used so much that it has almost lost its effect. Power in what way? What makes said woman powerful? Who has deemed this woman as powerful? After some thought, I concluded that this phrase is an oxymoron in a way. Women in…
I never knew how strong I was until God put me in situations where my strength was tested.
I never knew how brave I was until I was able to protect my mother from the abusive hands of a man.
I never knew how humble I was until my favorite celebrity chef told me keep being…
We’re coming up to the birthday that I half heartedly joked I’d never make, when I was 17. 27. Most people struggle through their mid-twenties, trying to find their career, the love of their lives, the right home, and the right friends. I’ve struggled to find the will…
I Tried to Kill Myself …
*This post is going to contain mentions of suicide and self-harm.
The first time I tried to kill myself I was 16. It was a couple of weeks into sixth form, and I remember it like it was yesterday.
I had spent the first few days of sixth form in a…
Dear Anorexia,
“You came into my life and stole my happiness.”
— Kirsty
I guess you had been hiding in the shadows for a while, following me around, watching my every move. You crept up on me slowly stepping closer only when I was most vulnerable. I…
“This decade left its mark: scars that run deep, flashbacks and fears that are never far from the surface.”
I spent the first ten years of my adult life living with the crushing weight of depression bearing down on me constantly. This weight stunted my…
When I was younger, I dreamed I would be a big-time business woman (entrepreneur). My parents bought me a “My First Corporate Executive” set from the JcPenney Christmas catalog, and I would play with my briefcase, Rolodex, checkbook, planner, business cards, cell…
Maybe you remember, a few years ago, two female entrepreneurs had the courage to go on ABC Shark Tank to present their innovative idea, The Lip Bar. To their surprise, all the sharks shot down the idea, and one even went so far as insulting the idea calling it “Clown…
January 2016… I went to the Doctor after 1 year and a half of extreme muscle and joint pain. A couple of weeks after having my exam I was diagnosed with Mixed Connective Tissue Disorder (A lupus like), auto-immune disease that causes extreme muscle weakness…
We took a piece of Brie’s story off of instagram, because it’s SO powerful!Often times, we look up to the Beyonces, Kim Karsdashins, and Rihannas because of their physical appearance, their talent… But what have they overcame? How has God moved in their life…