I have an issue with our issues with vanity. Vanity, as seen above, implies excessive pride or admiration in your appearance but our society has made self-confidence synonymous with vanity, making it virtually impossible to like yourself without facing criticism. Not to get political but capitalism feeds on us disliking ourselves so of course they … Continue reading Defying Vanity
This Is Me
Thanks for visiting my blog! "You are enough, you are so enough, it is unbelievable how enough you are" - Sierra Boggess I have recited that quote dozens of times, yet I still can never quite believe it. At least when it comes to … Continue reading This Is Me
Choose Your Own Adventure #22: Life
I'm sorry, this is just hilarious to me DISCLAIMER: Before I get too far with this, I want to say that this is just my experience with Depersonalization Derealization Disorder (DDD) and I am not trying to speak for everyone who has it nor am I saying this is accurate and/or the only explanation. It's … Continue reading Choose Your Own Adventure #22: Life
Self-Isolation Edition
Welcome back everyone, your favorite mixed chicks are back with a new episode of Verified Bold but this time we have a surprise! Because we had to meet virtually in order to follow the Safer At Home order, we also have a video version for you! Now you can see all the eye rolls and … Continue reading Self-Isolation Edition
The Month That Should Last All Year
Verified Bold is back and we wanted to wish you all a happy (belated) Black History Month! Black History Month is such an under-appreciated time of the year as some people seem to think they have to be Black to celebrate, when it is actually meant to be a time to celebrate the history of … Continue reading The Month That Should Last All Year
Where I’m At
Hey everyone, it's been a while since I posted any personal content and I wanted to share where I'm at in my life. In my Home Page, I talk about having depression and anxiety but as time went on, those diagnoses no longer seemed to fit what I was feeling. I was disassociating almost everyday, … Continue reading Where I’m At
New Year, Better Us
Happy New Year to everyone celebrating today! Your favorite mixed chicks are giving you our take on New Year resolutions and other holiday traditions, as well as our own goals for 2020. If you want to learn more about Smart Mart, the fresh grocery store in downtown Racine, check out their Facebook page here! Thank … Continue reading New Year, Better Us
A letter to 16 year old me
Hi everyone, I know I have taken a bit of a hiatus from my usual content, so to get back into the swing of things I would like to share something with you all that I had written for a body positivity group I was part of for a few weeks! A quick disclaimer, when … Continue reading A letter to 16 year old me
Find Yourself First
Hey everyone! Your favorite mixed chicks are back, better late than never, with our second episode! This episode is centered around Shan Boodram's book The Game of Desire but that doesn't mean you need to have read the book to be engaged in our conversation! If you want to dominate the world of dating by … Continue reading Find Yourself First
The Non-Scary Sex Talk
Hi everyone! I am very excited to introduce to you Verified Bold, a podcast my friends Aliliywa, Adelana, and I have been working on. Listen to this lifestyle podcast hosted by three bold women of color; keeping things woke, embodying authenticity, & figuring sh!t out. Find a new episode every month! Listen to our first … Continue reading The Non-Scary Sex Talk
So, what are you?
I know that I have taken quite the hiatus from writing, I'll explain why another time, but I'm back! Due to recent events, I wanted to share a short narrative I wrote for a class that was centered around inclusivity and diversity. This narrative is meant to answer the question: what has been your experience(s) … Continue reading So, what are you?
