Motherhood has a way of pulling you in every direction at once partner, parent, friend, worker, caregiver, and somewhere in the shuffle, your own needs get pushed to the bottom of the list. In this post, I share what I’ve learned about finding balance, setting boundaries, and protecting my energy so I can show up not just for everyone else, but for myself too.

Money has always felt like a shadow in my family’s story. From childhood sacrifices to adulthood struggles, I’ve seen how the cycle of living paycheck to paycheck repeats itself when financial literacy isn’t taught. Here’s my story — and why I believe breaking the cycle starts with access, education, and rewriting the playbook for the next generation.

A raw, honest reflection on motherhood, pain, and being dismissed in the healthcare system as a Black woman.

A raw look into my recent hospital stay as a Black mother, the fear of not being heard, and the emotional toll of nearly missing my daughter’s first birthday.