H.E.R. Crisis

THE CULTURE, POLITICAL, AND SPIRITUAL ICONS THAT ARE THE OBAMAS (PART II)

REMEMBERING THE BEGINNING: WELL DAMN… It hasn’t been a month and they are already trying to deconstruct this man’s character. Really, he wasn’t born in the U.S.? Where’s his birth certificate? Really. And people think that racism is dead. Hell naw! Oh and that cartoon killing a monkey, the monkey who writes the stimulus bills,…

THE POWER BEHIND OUR TEARS

Do you understand the power behind a tear? It can breakthrough a wall of hurt. It can shed light on quiet fears and escalate faith to those lost and looking for clarity. They can be used to heal or used to connect with others. So why do women fear them so? Why do we consume…

Beauty Hurts [A Short Story Dedicated to Our Daughters]

Enjoy this fictional reading break from a H.E.R. contributor and creator, Niccole “DNC” Coleman, dedicated to our daughters. Originally posted on The Chronicles of DNC. Photo Cred: Daughters of Niccole “DNC” Coleman pictured above The mirror shattered and shards of glass ripped through my face. I smiled. The tears that fled down my cheeks from…

Kids Just Don’t Understand: Parents/Adults are Actually SMART!

I know you think I got that title wrong since Will Smith and Jazzy Jeff originally let us know that Parents just don’t understand, but I really think it’s the other way around. So I’m raising three girls right—two teenagers and a toddler—and they are all wonderful, but the only issue is that they think…

“Black Folk Don’t Get Therapy”…But Why Not?

Photo Cred: Norman Rockwell, “The Problem We All Live With” As a Clinical Therapist, people are always asking advice about loved ones who are suffering. Their behavior is off. They’re still struggling with their grief. The list goes on. When I suggest a mental health evaluation or seeking out help, inevitably, I’m met with opposition….

3 Ways Trump Fans Can Show Everyone Else Some Love

For many people who didn’t vote for Trump, this campaign wasn’t just politics. Here are a few ways Trump voters can show the rest of the country a little love and grace. And you may not like what you hear.

Family Friendly Pantry Makeover

Happy Monday guys! We are on day 7 of the #10daysoforganizing. I hope that you’ve been following along because there are some great projects that have bee done over the last week. Today I’m here with a quick and inexpensive pantry makeover that I did for my family. With the new year, it never fails…my…