Temptation comes in many forms: food, sex, substances, relationships, comfort… and sometimes the hardest things to say NO to are the things that once made us feel good. For me, one of those things has been food. I’ve struggled with emotional eating and my weight most of my life. I have dealt with sexual abuse, a mother on drugs, and raising my brother. I am also a single mother to a 12-year-old girl. I used to joke that I was “born fat” because I came into this world almost 9 lbs 😂. But underneath the jokes, I’ve realized food became comfort and now I’m on a journey to lose 50+ lbs and break that cycle. I recently walked away from a dead-end situationship too. Some days I’m tempted to reach out, explain myself one more time, or bargain for something I already know isn’t enough. But I’m learning: I’m no longer accepting scraps in love, in life, or from myself. My weight has kept me hiding and isolating for too long. I’m coming out of that isolation now. I’m choosing discipline, healing, movement, and purpose even when it’s HARD. I’m sharing this today for transparency and accountability. Sometimes saying it out loud is part of changing your mindset. Everything that comforts you doesn’t deserve control over you. Protect your purpose. Choose what keeps you free. ❤️ What are you learning to say NO to so you can say YES to your next level? Grateful for this community. Have a blessed and purposeful day! 🙏🏾✨

“Your life has a design, but understanding that design takes time.” — Renee Howard Along the way, you’ll have many purposes—things you’re called to learn, build, nurture, survive, and become. Faith is foundational because it keeps you grounded while everything else is still taking shape. Sometimes the systems that help you survive can also become places you grow comfortable depending on. The goal is to receive the help you need without losing sight of the life you’re still responsible for building. Eventually, you begin to recognize the traps, not simply as failures, but as lessons. And with every lesson, you understand your design a little more. The more you learn who you are, what you value, what you’re capable of, and what God has placed inside you, the more intentionally you can move from survival to independence,and build a life that gives you a reason to keep getting up and becoming. 💜

I woke up excited that it’s Friday! I’ve been looking forward to the weekend since Tuesday. But then I thought…why do we get so excited for Friday? There’s nothing wrong with looking forward to the weekend, but I don’t want to spend five days waiting for two. I want to find something to appreciate and enjoy in every day, not just the weekends. So yes, I’m still happy it’s Friday, but I’m also reminding myself to find reasons to be grateful for Monday through Thursday too—and to enjoy the life I’m living today. Make today a great one! 💜

9/11/2001 started as a normal day. Even though it's been 25 years, I still remember as if it was yesterday. I remember where I was. I remember my thoughts. I remember what I did in the midst of the chaos. The enemy will come like a thief in the night ... But GOD ... 🎶 🎶 🎶 The enemy has been defeated And death couldn't hold You down We're gonna lift our voice in victory We're gonna make Your praises loud 🎶 🎶 🎶

If you are feeling tired and overwhelmed sometimes because you maybe juggling a lot, remember you are not alone. I’m keeping in mind to pace myself and I would like to encourage you to do the same 💗