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‘Gurl,’ “Relax, Relate, Release,” and Sing A New Song: A Moment of Self-Awareness

September 1, 2026

The quest for me to write more is underway. I was proud of myself for having multiple posts in the “hopper” ready for the “publish” button until I proofread one of them. Considering I don’t have an editor—yet—it is imperative that I review my work before publication to ensure I haven’t misspelled a word or… Read More ‘Gurl,’ “Relax, Relate, Release,” and Sing A New Song: A Moment of Self-Awareness

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Shut Up, Towanda—Your Name is Victory: Muzzling the Self-Destructive Internal “Caren”

July 19, 2026

In retrospect—and as “rude” as it may sound—I should have told some people I’ve encountered to shut up. Specifically, the ones who implied knowing me and why I made particular decisions or statements. And while I’m being frank, I should have expressed some expletives directed toward them and “the horse they rode in on.” I… Read More Shut Up, Towanda—Your Name is Victory: Muzzling the Self-Destructive Internal “Caren”

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My Quest To Love and Be Loved Begins With Me

July 11, 2026

Over the past several months, I’ve been thinking about what it means to love. Initially my interest in the topic was piqued when I noticed a social media post comparing love to loyalty, which inspired me to record a podcast episode about it. My exploration of the two words reinforced my preference to choose love,… Read More My Quest To Love and Be Loved Begins With Me

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It’s 50 Days ’til 50—Get Busy Living!

June 16, 2026

Needless to say, it has been some time since I published a blog post. However, I make a conscious effort to check the site to monitor engagement from readers, and today was no different. I learned someone read the post, “If Not Now…When,” dated December 17, 2017. I wrote about redeeming the time and doing… Read More It’s 50 Days ’til 50—Get Busy Living!

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I’m a Fraud, I Haven’t Practiced What I Preached, But Now I’ve Repented: Confessions of a So-Called Self-Love Advocate

February 3, 2026

When I decided to proclaim being a self-love promoter, I didn’t know what it truly meant. I started this blog with the mindset of focusing on the importance of showing ourselves love when others don’t accept us because of how we look or how much we weigh. I still believe we should love ourselves despite… Read More I’m a Fraud, I Haven’t Practiced What I Preached, But Now I’ve Repented: Confessions of a So-Called Self-Love Advocate