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Philanthropist, Author, Wife and Vegan 🌿

Infertility isn’t a punishment. Women who suffer

Infertility isn’t a punishment. Women who suffer with infertility shouldn’t be told maybe they’re not meant to be a mom, told to stop trying/stressing and just “let it happen” or told to adopt. The automatic answer to infertility isn’t adoption. Stop shaming women for wanting something that is completely normal to desire. Did you know, adoption isn’t limited to being only for the infertile? The next time you want to encourage an infertile woman to adopt, ask yourself why YOU have yet to adopt.

It was a painful process for me to accept I would never have children and I had to pursue fulfillment in other ways. It takes a strong woman to find peace with infertility and to not let it have a hold over your happiness in life, I speak about this in my memoir, The Emerging Butterfly. Click the link in my bio to take a short walk in my shoes.

If you’ve struggled with infertility I would love to hear your story — what did you do to overcome the pain of struggling to have a child? Feel free to share with me in the comments.

#infertility #mentalhealthawareness #infertilityawareness #infertilitysucks #infertilitywarrior

This weekend was relaxing....I’m so blessed to h

This weekend was relaxing....I’m so blessed to have a home where I can enjoy the backyard, listen to some music and lounge around. We had a few friends over for a game night on Friday and our neighbors over to for wine and tapas on Saturday and saw a couple we haven’t seen in months yesterday. It’s great to have people in your life that appreciate and enjoy your company as much as you do theirs. Even though life is difficult through quarantine I feel that I have had a chance to develop more meaningful relationships because there are less distractions from our day to day lives. I also took some time to see my mom last week, so I had an excellent week! ❤️Minus the trip to the DMV for my real ID, that definitely wasn’t a highlight!!!! 😂

Fredrick Douglas said it best. “What to a Slave

Fredrick Douglas said it best. “What to a Slave is the 4th of July” If you have not had a chance to listen to this speech take the time to do so. The 4th of July is not a day to celebrate OUR freedom. My ancestors were still slaves...We had no freedom and we are still oppressed in so many ways. So what are we celebrating today????#blacklivesmatter #fredrickdouglas https://youtu.be/H-cVwuMmylA

“When your self-image needs a pick-me-up, you mi

“When your self-image needs a pick-me-up, you might typically take to social media to rack up likes on a cute photo or funny meme. But for better results, try diving into your favorite hobby. Spending time on your own leisure pursuit is a self-care gift you give yourself — and some hobbies result in actual gifts you can give others. Taking pride in a handmade card or blessing friends with your musical talents could go a long way toward boosting your good vibes.”

Gardening happens to be one of my most enjoyed hobbies; time to myself where I can focus on me and the things I love. I talk a lot about self growth and mental health in my memoir, Emerging Butterfly. Check it out via the link in my bio.

What are some of your favorite hobbies or things you do to keep a positive mindset and focus on yourself?

Cooking cousins on a Sunday my hubby‘s birthday!

Cooking cousins on a Sunday my hubby‘s birthday!#love#family#birthday❤️😍

Family, Fun and Drinks!!! What an awesome Saturday

Family, Fun and Drinks!!! What an awesome Saturday! Time to bbq and play games!

A beautiful capture of my limited edition book cov

A beautiful capture of my limited edition book cover by @mycustombookcover!
One of the reasons I wrote this book was share my journey from the darkness into the light. Growing up I'd seen so much darkness and internalized until it became a part of who I was. At age 14 I was so depressed that I was ready to end my life and almost succeeded.

Excerpt from book:

Would they even notice if I was gone? Would they even care? I’d be one less kid to worry about. One less mouth to feed. There were so many of us anyway. And I would be free…free from the pain, neglect, emptiness…free from my returning father.

Derrick would care. I felt a pang of regret that I would leave my best friend behind. I thought about my younger sisters. Would they hate me for abandoning them as our dad had abandoned us? Would they be able to take care of themselves without me? Maybe my parents would have regrets. Maybe my mom would feel horrible for ignoring me. Maybe she would cry over my little dead body and wish she’d treated me nicer. She would tell my dad and he would feel like it was his fault. He’d have to live with the regret for his entire life.
Yes. Good. It would serve them right.
I wondered if I would go to Hell. According to the Bible, God would damn me for taking my own life. It was a sin. The fires would be hot…there would be pitchforks, torture, and demons… My hands started to shake. I couldn’t get myself to open the bottle of pills. Or maybe God would take pity on me. Maybe he’d take me up to Heaven so I could finally be happy. That would be a very different sort of afterlife. I envisioned blue skies and sunny fields of lush green grass, colorful flowers and refreshing rivers, beautiful smiling angels and music. I would be able to fly in Heaven, it would be a place filled with enchanting music, and I would be given everything I’d ever wanted in my life. I wouldn’t be poor. I wouldn’t cry myself to sleep at night. I wouldn’t need to live with my father ever again. I can’t take it anymore. I can’t, I can’t, I can’t…

Reflecting over an amazing weekend!⠀ Friday Nigh

Reflecting over an amazing weekend!⠀
Friday Night Happy Hour with Friends we hadn't seen in months since the quarantine and it was nice! Saturday BBQ with family that just moved back to San Diego After 3 years away. We made beyond burgers with all the toppings, and our guest couldn't tell it wasn't real beef! Yay! Sunday Funday, spent the day cooking a delicious breakfast with homemade blueberry pancakes, vegan bacon and fresh fruit. Took some time to harvest the garden, kale, chard, cilantro, lettuce. Gave Diamond a much-needed bath, listened to an audiobook, read some interesting articles, worked on my new website, and watched some African American movies Glory and the Hate You give in celebration of #Juneteenth.

Happy Juneteenth! Today we celebrate our freedom

Happy Juneteenth!

Today we celebrate our freedom and honor our loved ones who endured slavery and stood up as leaders no matter the cost. Their sacrifice led us to where we are today and it is up to us to continue to fight for justice for all Black lives, people of color and all along the gender spectrum.
Photo - Juneteenth celebration in 1900 at Eastwoods Park. Credit: Austin History Center. #blacklivesmatter #juneteenth #freedom

“Throughout my childhood, I would make notes in

“Throughout my childhood, I would make notes in my diary regarding the truths that I uncovered, jotting them down like commandments. `You can’t trust men.
Do not have kids if you cannot afford them.
Never let a man beat you.
Don’t force your kids to act as parents.
Make sure you make enough money.
Prioritize dignity and decency.’ I would come to realize that what a person can do and what he or she actually does might be as dissimilar as night and day.

And no, that’s not okay.” An excerpt from my memoir, Emerging Butterfly.
Link is in my bio 🦋

Two Black Men Were Found Hanging From Trees Within

Two Black Men Were Found Hanging From Trees Within Two Weeks.
Malcolm Harsch’s body was found on May 31 in Victorville. He was 38 years old and was found hanging from a tree outside the city’s library. According to the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s office “the cause and manner of death are still pending,” adding that the investigation remains open.

Robert Fuller’s body was found on June 10th. He was 24 years old and his body was found hanging from a tree outside Palmdale’s City Hall last week. Homicide investigators reported that his body showed “no signs of a struggle,” and both the city and the LA Medical Examiner office initially pointed to suicide without doing a full investigation.
I don’t even know what to say at this point....Lynchings show us just how far we have come as society. No where near far enough.
There were 6,500 lynchings of Black people between 1865-1950. They became so common place that it became America’s pastime. Even children were taken to view them by their parents.
Lynchings were used as a means to control and terrorize Back Americans into submission. Only 1% of Lynchings committed after 1900s resulted in a lyncher being convicted of a criminal offense of any kind.

I am angry, sad, frustrated, fearful and in pain. I am exhausted. We must understand the past if we are to hope for change and a better future. #blacklivesmatter. https://www.thecut.com/2020/06/what-we-know-about-robert-fuller-and-malcolm-harschs-deaths.html

“Every day is a chance to begin again. Don’t f

“Every day is a chance to begin again. Don’t focus on the failures of yesterday, start today with positive thoughts and expectations.” New Beginnings 💕 Finally started my vegetable garden and I am so excited to watch it grow! Click the link in my bio to read my memoir and testimony of my own personal growth and new beginnings.

Happy 27th Birthday beautiful #breonnataylor. She

Happy 27th Birthday beautiful #breonnataylor. She would be with us today had she not been killed by the police. We must demand justice. #sayhername #justiceforbreonnataylor @gracieleeart

#blackouttuesday

#blackouttuesday

Vegan Banana Bread - delicious!

Vegan Banana Bread - delicious!

My favorite picture of all time! How romantic...

My favorite picture of all time! How romantic...

I love animals and while I’ll never ride a real

I love animals and while I’ll never ride a real lion I enjoyed this one!

Relaxing In the sun taking some much needed me tim

Relaxing In the sun taking some much needed me time!

Remembering good times in a hammock on a tropical

Remembering good times in a hammock on a tropical vacation....so relaxing 🌞🌴

It’s amazing how your dreams can become reality.

It’s amazing how your dreams can become reality. If you work hard, believe in yourself you can achieve anything. A few months ago I got a new car and it felt good. It’s one more reminder for me to set my goals high and never give up on the things I want in life. 😄

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