There were two reasons why I wanted to check out “Survival of the Thickest“ on Netflix: 1. The main character, Michelle Buteau, is a plus-size woman of color who has done and is doing things I aspire to do. 2. My gorgeous—and equally talented—bestie, Ambre Anderson guest starred as “Dr. Britta” in episodes 7 and… Read More I Watched “Survival of the Thickest” on Netflix and Now I Feel More Awesome
Although I have been overweight for the majority of my life, I haven’t experienced a lot of mistreatment or slurs to my face about it. I’ve also never felt like I couldn’t or shouldn’t take up space as a fat person. However, a recent event made me think about it. An incident occurred at work… Read More News Flash: I Am An Overweight Black Woman
The thought to write about comparing came to my mind about a week or so ago. It stemmed from something I noticed within me, but the urge to whip out my laptop and write came after an unexpected conversation I had with a co-worker. Now I believe the discussion confirmed my need to share my… Read More Hey Everybody, Comparing is Bad for the Soul!
Dearest Towanda, I owe you a long-overdue apology. I gave unwarranted apologies to others to mend relationships and neglected my most valuable human connection—the one with you. I apologized for being myself, and I altered my behavior to make others comfortable. In hindsight changing my behavior made me uncomfortable, and it didn’t improve the relationship.… Read More A Promise to Me
It is no secret that we all have an opinion on just about everything that transpires in life. Be it as impacting as who should be the president of the United States of America or whether or not Jada and August’s “entanglement” is newsworthy. I’m not interested in swaying your stand on the two subjects… Read More Everybody Has an Opinion; but, Whose Report are You Going to Believe?
During a recent scroll through Instagram, I saw a post that read, “I can’t believe I let people convince me my skin isn’t beautiful.” I can relate. One of my high school classmates routinely made negative comments about my skin tone and overall appearance. Did she taunt me with my visible insecurities? Or did she… Read More I Am Beautiful
Life never ceases to amaze me, and I’m not sure why. I know everything happens at a certain time for a particular reason, but when I see or hear things related to something I’m considering or planning, I am always amazed. About two years ago, I got the idea to start a podcast. I envisioned… Read More What’s New Pussycat?
When I was younger, I didn’t see myself as beautiful—or even attractive. I’ve shared how awkward and unattractive I felt when I was in middle school and high school but despite how I felt, there were a few guys who were attracted to me. There were two interactions that I recall from my freshman year… Read More I Am a Masterpiece: Why I Choose Self-Acceptance Over Social Acceptance
A few years ago I received a Lane Bryant catalog that captivated my attention and piqued my interest. Obviously, it was filled with clothing options, but it also told a story of being fearless and daring like we were as children. I found the concept quite intriguing. Even though the catalog was about fashion trends—which focused… Read More What’s Behind the Diary of a Stylish Buxom Beauty Catchphrase?
At one point in my life I considered being asked why I am single to be one of the most annoying questions ever, second to the times I was asked why I didn’t wear pants when I was in Middle School. I addressed my thoughts surrounding my “singlehood” in one of my latest My Heels… Read More I Am Peculiar
