Stop Stifling your Potential Sis — you’ve Got Work to Do!

Photo by Alex Nemo Hanse on Unsplash Have you ever sat in your cubicle looking around thinking what am I doing?  NO REALLY…WHAT AM I (OR WE) DOING? Yes, I’ve done that and it’s not because I’m confused about the work I’m doing. No. I’m actually very comfortable in my full-time duties. The confusion began…

ADHD: A Mother’s Journey

About a year ago, my son was diagnosed with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, commonly known as ADHD. ADHD is a medical condition for people with differences in brain development and brain activity that affect attention, the ability to sit still and self-control. Since my son values his privacy, and I am fiercely protective of him,…

3.26.19 News You Should Know + Giveaway #HERNewsRecap

Yes, you read that right! We are doing a giveaway — a #HERFam giveaway — where we are gifting someone with a box full of inspirational and encouraging items for free! All you have to do to enter is; Make sure you’re subscribed to the blog. You’re not!? You can subscribe here! Follow us on…

Put Down All Those Bags: Take Life as it Comes

Photo by Rodrigo Borges de Jesus on Unsplash Are you that kind of woman that needs to be in control. Okay, maybe not full control but you want to handle all that you can handle, at once. Like when you have a few bags of groceries, you try to carry them all in at once with your purse,…

Erotic Fiction Fridays – Daydreaming

Photo by Bruce Christianson on Unsplash Daydreaming by DNC I heard the alarm blaring and I noticed it was 8:45 a.m. — 15 minutes until my final psychology exam. “Shit!” I jumped up and threw on my sneakers. I ran into the bathroom to brush my teeth and my hair. I took a peep in…

A Black Women’s Guide to Comparison

We all do it. Everyone is guilty of it, no matter how immune we think we are. It happens daily, subconsciously, and all too frequently. What is IT you may ask? Comparing yourself to others; specifically comparing yourself to other women. Comparison can occur at any time. Church, grocery shopping, the freeway, during a meeting…24/7/365….

Spring Cleaning: Clean up your space, your mentality, and your life!

H.E.R. Crisis Guest Blogger: Melissa Webb | Instagram: @mwebb_lpc Spring is almost here and I’m gearing up for spring cleaning. Not only am I going to finally unpack from moving-in, back in December (don’t judge me), but I’m also going to clean up my mind and my life. Spring, for me, is a renewal period. Finally…