Therapy gave me the emotional safe place that I never had in my marriage. I really didn’t realize it’s importance until my son was diagnosed with ASD and I wait almost a week to completely breakdown. I did it in the arms of my therapist. I couldn’t do it a home. My emotions weren’t safe. […]
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[Mental Health Month] Therapy Provided the Emotional Safety That Did Not Exist In My Marriage
Have The Courage to Say What You Need
Motherhood made me forgot about balance and start asking this question.
[Video] Wash Day Routine That Keeps Hair Moisturized for 7 Days or More + Easy Natural Hair Style
The Twist Out is one of the easiest natural hair styles that works for pretty much any length of hair. My natural hair routine is fairly simple because I don’t think natural hair care has to be complicated. I shampoo, condition, and then style weekly usually in this hairstyle, the Twist Out. I’ve been wearing […]
It’s My 34th Birthday But That’s Not Why I’m Celebrating
It’s my birthday!!! I’m 34!!! No, it’s not one of the big ones, but it certainly is for me. And I’m sure you know why! I’ve been very transparent… But recently, more vulnerable. And I don’t plan to stop now. If I had to sum up my life to this point, I would call this […]
For 2 Years I Contemplated My Divorce
Over the years, I’ve been nothing but transparent about my journey into marriage, motherhood, entrepreneurship and anxiety/depression. What you didn’t know is that I’ve been fighting daily to build a life and business that allows me the freedom and flexibility to care for my boys as a single mother. For 2 years I contemplated my […]
7 Things That Helped Me Manage Both My Anxiety and Depression
7 Things That Helped Me Manage Both My Anxiety and Depression | Letting Go Of Anger, Releasing Negative Energy, and Overcoming Anxiety seems like a long title for this post. I usually don’t share things like this so publicly but I know this struggle very well and want to share some resources and tools that have […]
What I’m Most Thankful For
I wrote this late last night after cooking and hosting my first Thanksgiving. I’m so proud of myself the rice dressing, mac & cheese, greens and broccoli salad I made where soooooo good. I finally sat down after cooking, cleaning, and getting the kids off to bed to right you this note. I apologize about […]
I Floated…
I recently celebrated my birthday. I decided that I wanted to do something different. I heard about sensory deprivation or floatation therapy. It’s a gravity-free experience. While in the session you are free to relax, meditate, think, or even sleep without any distractions at all.
My floatation session was in an actual sensory deprivation tank versus a chamber. I was cool taking the shower and then sitting in the tank.
But when I closed the door…
Sephora, Essence, Madam C.J. Walker Beauty Culture and GA Residency
This past weekend, I was the special Guest Social Influencer for Madam C.J. Walker Beauty Culture. Yes me, Tamara of Natural Hair Rules!!! The brand gave away exclusive deluxe samples at Sephora Perimeter & Lenox Square and feature Essence Beauty & Fashion Director, Julee Wilson and contributor, Nikki Brown. It got off to a slow […]
10 Years Natural | What I Learned Over the Decade of Wearing My Natural Hair
10 years ago I went natural. I stopped relaxing my hair. It was more than a hairstyle change. It was a lifestyle change for me.
But if I knew what I know now, I would’ve done things a little differently. Here are 10 things that I’ve learned from being natural for a decade.