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I'm a twenty-year domestic violence survivor who resided in Memphis Tennessee. My first husband and father of my three children were together for twenty years, we have two sons and a daughter. Their ages are twenty-seven, twenty-one, and twenty. I met this man when I was nineteen years old, at that time, I was attending Job Corp in Atlanta. I dated older men because I didn't meet my father until I was twelve years old, which was only for a brief moment, and I've never seen him again. Having an absent father in my life, caused me to seek out attention from men. These men abused me and since I witnessed my mother being abused several times, I believed it was a part of the process of being in love.…

A sindividuals awake in the morning, most either head to a social media platform, read the newspaper, watch videos, or engage in their desired preference. However, the one thing that we all have in common is how we absorb information. We all can agree that Mental Health is the prime subject that’s talked about across the globe. As the world continues to connect through different resources, we find ourselves taking in more unwarranted information each day. Some individuals seek negative information, and others are in tunned with more positive sources. When absorbing different narratives throughout the day, I argue that it plays a significant role in how we function in society, i.e., when you are down, you look for information to pick you up. When going through a breakup, you…

I’m a mother of four children and a grandma to a little girl. I've been married to my love for nineteen years; we've been together for twenty one. The steps in my life have not been a happy journey, but through it all, I made it. At sixteen years old, I was married and divorced before graduating high school. My sister and I were military dependents raised by my dad. As a teenage girl with no mother or female figure to guide me, I began depending on guys. My male friends became my saving grace because they provided me the attention to keep my enthusiasm on the level that made me feel good about myself. I always dedicated my time to them, and I committed to a long-term relationship and…

The birth of a child is beautiful by all accounts. The mystery of a single cell multiplying into millions gives capabilities of intelligence that comprehend, and it is estimated that there are 37 trillion cells in an adult human body, all working to create human life. Yet as remarkable as the mystery of humanity, it only takes one cell containing a virus, fungus, or bacteria to bring this ingenious creation to nonexistence. This reality is the challenge of the secular with God because human suffering, mortality, and death create fears, unfulfilled desires, and sadness. This secular view is often the reason for life’s difficulties and unanswered questions. This perception leads to the question; is God real or evil. There have been many debates about suffering, and philosophers have looked at…

For as long as I've known, the world has been fascinated with maintaining the consistency of being strong. We're familiar with quotes such as "only the strong will survive" or "men don't cry." As African American women, we're often taught to be strong and courageous in our community. Although these things are motivating, what do we do when we aren't feeling so strong? No one wants to assume they're weak, which is the opposite of feeling strong. Being weak carries a negative connotation and may also be offensive; It’s identified and mistaken to be considered a failure. This reality all of which can cause feelings of defeat, whether it’s experienced mentally, emotionally, spiritually, or even physically. Life has its way of identifying who you are. We often endure traumas that leave…

I was at my computer one day, and being the only phlebotomist in the doctor’s office, I was sitting with the door closed, and I felt a tap on my shoulder, and I heard a voice asking, "Are you ready?" My passion as a medical professional allowed me to reach twenty-eight years. I relocated from California to Virginia in 2001.1 created my business because my life wasn't going in the direction I sought, and after being tired of working for someone else, I put my plan into action. I started a company called "Labs To Go," which was mobile at its outset, and the office was located in a room above my garage, but as time progressed, I was able to expand but having a small child at the time deemed…

-1ib Chicken Wings-6cups BBQ Sauce-1cup Hennessy Liquor-4oz Butter-3tbsp Brown Sugar-3tbsp minced ginger-3tbsp minced garlic-1/4cup minced onions-1tsp red pepper flakes (optional)-1pk Sazon Seasoning-1gal Canola Oil • Heat oil to 350 in a deep pan or electric fryer. • Clean Chicken with cold water. • Season chicken with Sazon and mix until all wings are coated with seasoning. • Add butter/brown sugar/ginger/garlic/onions to the sauce pan and cook until butter melts and onions/garlic and ginger are translucent. (3-5mins) • Remove pan off heat. Add Hennessy Liquor to the sauce pan. Lite with a long nose lighter to burn out liquor. BE VERY CAREFUL LIQUOR IS FLAMBE, WHICH MEANS YOU CAN FIRE UP • Once the fire gets low add the BBQ Sauce and turn the heat down to simmer. Mixfor5-7mins and remove…

First, hard truths, lazy people at best do just enough to get by. Forget about initiative-taking, going the extra step — or their preoccupation with moving the big rocks that the small things get overlooked. With this group, excuses or kicking the can is the standard. That, my friends, is what we go-getters commonly call "the loser’s guide" to being a loser. But trust—I am sure you want more as you should. So, HOW DOES LIFE BECOMES EASIER ASYOU GET STRONGER…. It is straightforward. We often have a blind spot right in front of us because we get distracted by all the trivial stuff, like all the new social media postings, what happened yesterday, and who slapped who at an award show. As a result, we often fail at managing…

I've always wondered what signifies Wealth. Many often reflect the word wealth as real money. While researching the word wealth in deep thought, I reviewed how one may embark on the full advantages of proclaiming being wealthy in its fullness. I will unfold some further insight about "Wealthy" and its benefits. The Merriam webster dictionary defines Wealth; as having a great deal of money, resources, or assets, also characterized as a large abundance. This article will share how wellness plays a prominent role in being wealthy. Wellness covers the mind, body, an spirit, which energizes the thought process, helping regain the thought Process, helping regin the power to keep the mind functioning. The Bible says, So as a man thinketh in his heart, so is he. Proverbs 23:7 Healthy wellness…