A Little Pick Me Up for Little Ari

Hey Little Ari!   I know this week has been rough for you, but I wanted to write you something that will put a smile on your face. I hope these words will make you realize that you are loved and valued. Little Ari, you are allowed to cry about losing something that you wanted.

Stupid Girl

Why did I allow myself to think that I could bring back something that was never meant to be? I wish I didn’t care as much as I do about this. It has never been a time when I felt so stupid as I do right now. I am so quick to think that everything

Black Tears on Loop

Black Tears on Loop Yesterday, I saw a piece in the museum by Ebony G. Patterson called ‘…the kings weep…”  that made me cry. The work is a video installation that portrays three men dressing while tears quietly roll down their cheeks. While the three men are dressing, you hear the voice of a young

Baby Girl

Hi Baby Girl, This is your mama. I know that God has not sent you to me yet, but I want to talk to you because I can feel you near me. I am trying my hardest to be the best woman I can be to be ready for you. I dream about you often.

Note to Self

Hey Ari, I am proud of you. Even though the past two months have not been the best for you, you are still standing. Thank you for not giving up because it has been challenging. I know that you have been down, but you were never out. In these couple of months, you learned that

Hello Old Friend

Hi Old Friend, Wow. It’s been a while since I spoke to you. You randomly came into my mind today, and I thought it would only be fair to reach out to you. I want you to know that I am not mad at you. I do not hate you. I still love you, and

Hello Goodbye 2021

Hi 2021, I want to say that you really made me work this year mentally. I honestly cannot believe that I am still standing. I was hard on myself, and I almost felt that it wasn’t a purpose for me. But thankfully, I had my angels on Earth and in Heaven to comfort me. 2021

A December Love #22

This is my last letter to my husband. Thank you all for joining me on this journey. I hope you enjoyed reading about my love. Hey Hun, We made it another year. Four years to be exact. This year has been a year. We dealt with many ups and downs, but through it, all our

A December Love #21

Hun, I am in love with all of you. Your heart. Your voice. Your eyes. Your smile. I just love all of you Hun. Nothing else matters when I am around you. Your love protects me. It is great to know that I can find peace with you. I will forever love you. You are

A December Love #20

Dear Hun, Being next to you is everything to me. In a world that changes every day, I am happy our love can stand firm. I know that this is selfish, but I want you to myself forever. You handle my love like treasure. You have the biggest heart I know. And not to make