We meet countless influencers in our lives, mentors, teachers, parents, and leaders. We learn from them, and they shape who we become. But in that process of...

It's a humbling thing to hear somebody read you your dossier. I'm glad, I'm proud of what I've done, but to hear how other people see it ...

It's the first day of high school, and my son is officially a Senior! Graduation is just around the corner, and college applications are right on our heels. The moment of truth is approaching: is he truly ready to step into the world? But for now, I’m focused on the incredible milestone he has reached today. Many doubted he would make it this far, and if he did, they thought it would be without excitement or success.

Consistency is key in blogging. I initially had a format that worked, but life happened, and I changed it. This disrupted my flow. I'm returning to my o...

I expected this year to be different. I hoped for the wind to change over the past ten years. I have witnessed Yahweh resurrecting broken relationships, reve...

Ten years ago today, I received my freedom. Freedom from manipulation. Freedom from bondage, mental and financial abuse! Yes, there were wars I still needed ...

Today, teens crave genuine, lasting friendships. Not all of them possess a charismatic personality or hold a leadership role. Some may come from homes lacking in emotional awareness, attention, or affection. Others may be grappling with trauma, hardship, or abuse. As they step out of their homes and into the world of school or work, they yearn to connect with someone who can understand and support them.

Tomorrow is not promised. Yesterday has passed. Are you living to the fullest today? There are not many celebrities that I have met and remember our conversation. I was never a star-struck fan of anyone, but then again, I was never face-to-face with Prince to test it. But I have been in the presence of Ms Warwick, Dr. Caesar, Sir Luther Vandross, and others without losing my mind or composure.

Your value starts and ends with you!

Do you know you are valuable?

Society has created a generation that doesn't understand true connection, actual commitment, and genuine relationships. They think friends are the strangers who like their posts and pics. Who comments on every new reel. Who hangs off the latest thought or joins any social audio to share wild ideas. No fear of judgment Yet, they don't know how to communicate in the first person with any depth of reality.

Mental health issues aren’t a person-centered issue; it is a family-centered occurrence. Untreated childhood trauma can become a community and/or national crisis. Research shows that children with high ACE Scores (Adverse Childhood Experiences) and health risks are far more likely to face mental health struggles as adults. Many of those challenges go unreported or undiagnosed. Parents’ Silent Tears But what about the rest of the family?

Where Are You? When a young male black or brown male has a public emotional or mental issue that turns into a public disturbance or criminal act, one digs into his past and criticizes.   His upbringing is scrutinized, his mother is criticized, and his father is belittled.  Looking For Help But where are the psychologists or psychiatrists? The ones willing to do the real work and not just prescribe drugs to mask the symptoms.