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A Chronic Condition Called Survival

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Grief’s Unseen Grip: A Personal Story of Loss & Reconnection

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An African American woman in her 40s sits in contemplative grief, marking a death anniversary. She gazes out a window at a serene, rainy scene, reflecting on her healing journey. A cozy setting with a cup of tea and a soft blanket adds to the atmosphere of reflection and peace.

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Grief: Anniversaries of Loss

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May 24, 2024 No Comments

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A Mother’s Day Short Essay

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May 12, 2024 No Comments

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31 Days of Women 2024

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April 28, 2024 No Comments

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A Culinary Legacy: Learning from My Mom’s Kitchen

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February 7, 2024 No Comments

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Embracing the Chaos: Healing, Self-Love, and the Octopus-Spaghetti Dance

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March 22, 2023 No Comments

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Holiday Depression: Tears On My Pillow

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May 9, 2022 No Comments

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Perspective: A Bird’s Eye View

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November 21, 2021 No Comments

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Glamour Magazine’s 2021 Community College Women of the Year

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November 9, 2021 No Comments

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The Closeness of Friends

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October 29, 2021 No Comments

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My Love Story

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December 13, 2020 No Comments

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Being Aware

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December 3, 2020 No Comments

Food & Cooking

Why I Love to Cook

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November 8, 2020 No Comments

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Chicken Soup and Netflix’s Altered Carbon

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February 27, 2020 No Comments

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I Let You Go: A Lesson

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January 21, 2020 No Comments

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Self-Care Day

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July 5, 2019 No Comments

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When Life Gives You Lemons

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March 26, 2019 No Comments

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Take a Sip and Get Ready

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February 12, 2019 No Comments

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Leader of My Pack

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January 21, 2019 No Comments

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quintessence

A Chronic Condition Called Survival

Grief’s Unseen Grip: A Personal Story of Loss & Reconnection

Grief: Anniversaries of Loss

A Mother’s Day Short Essay

31 Days of Women 2024

A Culinary Legacy: Learning from My Mom’s Kitchen

Embracing the Chaos: Healing, Self-Love, and the Octopus-Spaghetti Dance

Holiday Depression: Tears On My Pillow

Perspective: A Bird’s Eye View

Glamour Magazine’s 2021 Community College Women of the Year

The Closeness of Friends

My Love Story

Being Aware

Why I Love to Cook

Chicken Soup and Netflix’s Altered Carbon

I Let You Go: A Lesson

Self-Care Day

When Life Gives You Lemons

Take a Sip and Get Ready

Leader of My Pack

Mental Health Wellness

Food & Cooking

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