3 Reasons Why I Love The notOK app!

Recently, I learned about a new software application, notOK   This app was created by teenage siblings, Hannah and Charlie Lucas It’s an amazing creation inspired to assist people with depression and/or anxiety (but others can also benefit from it). The application allows users to message people on a list the app calls “trusted contacts”. With Read more about 3 Reasons Why I Love The notOK app![…]

Kellie Wells Jumps High Over Lolo’s Low Tweet!

  Have you ever thought to yourself, “Here we go again”? “Here’s another test, trial, obstacle…another hurdle?”  I can imagine this very thought recently running through the mind of Kellie Wells.  If that name sounds familiar, it should.  Kellie Wells is a 2012 Olympic bronze medalist. Her event, the 100-meter hurdles. She out ran the Read more about Kellie Wells Jumps High Over Lolo’s Low Tweet![…]

My Word…Can A Sista Look Like A Sista? This Body Shaming Has To Go!

Here we go again….body shaming beautiful women.  First it was #teacherbae, Patrice “Tricey” Brown, and now it’s television personality, Demetria Obilor. I promise you, without even having to research it, body image is a leading trigger for depressive behavior.  Now, with social media, it’s so easy to bully people for the way they look. Recently, Obilor Read more about My Word…Can A Sista Look Like A Sista? This Body Shaming Has To Go![…]

3 Reasons Why African-American Women Who Suffer From Depression Need Particular Attention

I Press On is a movement that supports African-American women who face depression including postpartum depression.  When I began talking to people about my vision, a few people questioned the direction of I Press On.  I was often asked, “Why not focus on all women?”, or “Why marginalize it to only African-American women? Why not Read more about 3 Reasons Why African-American Women Who Suffer From Depression Need Particular Attention[…]