This hurricane season has changed the lives of so many people. Hurricanes Harvey, Irma and Maria destroyed the infrastructures of several cities and has displaced thousands from their homes. Hurricane Maria hit Puerto Rico on September 20, 2017, and yet some parts of Puerto Rico still haven’t received FEMA aid. It’s been a month Read more about Lady Gaga Continues To Support Mental Wellness![…]
Just recently sat and thought about all of the material things I need to improve my life. And, boy…it’s a long list. This wasn’t a “woe is me” moment, but rather an opportunity for me to assess the best way to fulfill each of these needs. Let me tell you. At first glance, this list Read more about I KNOW IT’S NOT THANKSGIVING, BUT I’M INCREDIBLY THANKFUL![…]
The United States seems to be more divided than I’ve ever known it to be. Everything appears to be more politicized than years past. This division is causing quite a bit of turmoil. For instance, “bending a knee” during the singing of the national anthem at a professional ball game is causing so much controversy Read more about United We Stand; Divided We Fall…Let’s Pray For Unity![…]
If you’ve been properly diagnosed with depression, then your doctor probably prescribed medication. No one wants to have to take medication for a mental illness. This is especially true for some women within the African-American community. Dr. Joy Harden Bradford mentions four reasons why Black women might not want to use prescription medication to treat Read more about DON’T BE EMBARRASSED TO TAKE MEDICATION[…]
In light of the controversy over the recent insults hurled by President Trump toward Colin Kaepernick, I thought it appropriate to repost my thoughts about Kaepernick. In spite of everything that has happened since the original August 7, 2017 post, everything I said about Kaepernick still remains true. I wish the media would focus more Read more about Kaepernick Keeps The Moral High Ground![…]
I would like to introduce the I Press On blog community to another non-profit organization, Beautiful Butterflies. The “sole purpose [of Beautiful Butterflies] is to provide support, services and education to those affected by lupus, primarily minorities.” This pass weekend Beautiful Butterflies celebrated “A Weekend Of Hope”. The organization sponsored a golf tournament, a Read more about She Has Lupus, But Lupus Doesn’t Have Her: Happy Birthday Keva Brooks Napper![…]
I recently attended a women’s conference that featured powerful testimonies from women who’ve overcome tremendous obstacles. One of the guest speakers was Reka Faison. Have you ever seen a person and without ever having a conversation, you felt a connection? I had this feeling of familiarity when I first saw Reka. There is just something Read more about Reka Faison (Son Killed In Hit-And-Run) Says: “Pray, Put On A Little Lip Gloss And Move Forward!”[…]
Hurricane Harvey and Houston. We can’t escape the influx of information we are receiving. From the meteorological reports to property damage to loss of life, it’s all been a bit overwhelming. And, if you’re like me, you can’t seem to pull away from the conversations. When I began to think about what I would add Read more about Hurricane Harvey’s Unexpected Therapists![…]
A recent argument with my ex-husband inspired today’s post. Isn’t that something? For about two minutes he and I argued over …None of your business But I will share how the argument ended. He said, “you chose this”. At which point I agreed and hung up the phone. He’s exactly right. I’m the one who Read more about Unnecessary Arguing: Ain’t Nobody Got Time For That![…]
The I Press On blog is into its second year. I am excited about how much our community has grown over the past year. If you follow the blog regularly then you know I write about a variety of topics using a variety of writing styles. I try to write so that everyone can find Read more about I Press On Blog Adds New Featured Segment![…]
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