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Listen: I Was A Guest On The Forgotten Podcast ( Totally A Big DEAL!)
You ever listen to a podcast and say Someday I would love to be on that Podcast” Well for years its been a dream of mine to be on The Forgotten Podcast. This podcast was the first Foster Care Related Podcast I ever downloaded. It was love at the 5th episode. By the 5th show, I…
November Monthly Devotional: Sitting Back Down and Finishing (Prayer Included)
For months I walked around telling myself I would finish. Even if I had to crawl to the finish line. As many runners prepared their bodies for the 2019 New York City Marathon I knew my mind needed some training. I’m proud to say I’m a finisher of the NYC 2019 Marathon. Becoming a finisher…
Listen: I Joined Stefani Stolzfus on her Podcast Truth Chat With Moms
I’m overjoyed to share I was interviewed on the “Truth Chats with Moms” podcast by my very sweet friend Stefani. While I’m not a mom yet we both hold adoption both dear to our hearts. We met about two years ago at bloggers conference called Declare in Texas. We instantly became friends. Although we are…
Foster Care: Enjoying Mother’s Day Without A Mom
An invisible wound each year I would re-pick. No matter how much new skin grew, I would tear it off to once again to feel those overwhelming emotions of sadness. Each year was the same two choices; either I overwork, or sleep the day away. As many prepared for a day of honor for their mothers, I…
Hating The Crime Loving The Criminal
Let’s just jump in. I dont hate Child Molesters”. Before crossing me off your favorite blogger’s list hear me out. For over 7 years I’ve searched through the Bible looking to justify my hatred for my adopted father. I challenged God on why I had to love a man who denied me of being his daughter…
Purity After Sexual Abuse Series: Part 2 Maintaining Your Purity
As a little girl, I envision being a dancer; a pointe ballerina to be exact. Tiny black girl with big puffy coiled hair gelled up in a bun. Black leotard, with a pink sparkly tutu, and pointe ballet shoes. As I do a perfect Plie I search for the face of a proud father but…
Becoming a Healthy Communicator
My Adopted Mother’s UN- found voice taught me to avoid communication at all cost. My mom was like a turtle who retracted her head in her shell dodging any sign of confrontation or simple communication. My adoptive father screamed aggressively when needed to communicate instilling fear. When they had conversations my adoptive mother would freeze up…
Foster Care: A Letter To The Church
Dear Church, Many times in church we are overlooked not because we are sitting behind the women with the big Sunday hat; but because we dont belong to any of the parents in the congregation. Unfortunately, sometimes the church is another place youth and young adults who have been impacted by the Foster Care system…
Guest On Radio Show: Spiritually Speaking
Guys, I was a guest on a radio show. I had the honor of joining Mrs. Tamala Coleman on her Radio Show called “ Spiritually Speaking”. Mrs. Tamala is a Mother, Wife, Minster, Author of 4 books, screenwriter and playwright. Mrs. Tamala is intentional about telling God I used everything it is you have given me. With such…
