Dear Sista Friend, We are now a week into Ramadan! As Islam gains more attention in the mainstream media, I find that more people are familiar with the idea of Ramadan (which is cool because it’s very different than when I was growing up and no one knew anything). But let me give you some […]
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Weight Loss Rollercoaster
Dear Sista Friend, Whew. Okay, this is about to be a real transparent and honest post. I was – and probably still am a little – nervous about sharing it but hopefully my journey helps someone out there! I’ve struggled with my weight for years…so many years. Why? Because I LOVE food with allllllll my […]
Jealousy. Envy. That ugly green monster. (Why is it always described as green?)
Dear Sista Friend, True Life – I get jealous. It isn’t a loud, hateful insecurity that causes rude behavior or meanness, though this behavior definitely did occur at one point in my life. Now (I cannot believe I am admitting this!), I quietly covet lives that aren’t mine and hold on to subtle resentment like […]