One of the hardest and most painful things I have ever had to do was let go of my mother. Not because she passed away, but because I had to accept that she could not be the mother I needed her to be. She was not nurturing, emotionally present, or accountable for the pain she […]

Whew. Being the older sister is a whole journey. It’s a sacred role, honestly. You’re part protector, part play mama, part therapist, part bestie, and sometimes, if we’re keeping it all the way real, a little bit of a second parent. Growing up, I didn’t always realize the weight of it. I just thought, “I […]

I moved to America from Jamaica when I was just three, and my locs came with me. Even as a little girl, I felt the pressure around my hair. I remember being five and hearing adults say things like, “She’s so pretty. Why would you loc up her hair?” That stuck with me. I even […]

We live in a world that praises productivity and motion. But for women, especially those with wombs, constantly being busy can actually hurt more than it helps. Our bodies aren’t meant to be in overdrive every single day. Yet many of us wake up already tense, already thinking about what has to get done. Let’s […]

Halle Berry’s menopause journey inspired me to write this. I’ve heard so many opinions about menopause growing up, even that it doesn’t exist and it’s just a product of your environment. That “environment” part? We’ll touch more on that in another blog. But what stood out to me most was how little softness is offered […]

You’ll Need: • 1 Lotus Fresh *Sacral Balance* tea bag • 1 tbsp dried goji berries • 1–2 dried dates (pitted and chopped) • 8–10 oz hot water • Optional: splash of milk or coconut cream for softness Dates and goji berries are both powerful allies for women’s wellness. Dates are rich in iron and […]