Do you know when someone does something that hurts you and they say “I didn’t mean to”, no mentions of an apology just that they didn’t intend to? It shows that they don’t care to apologise or focus on how it affected you because their intentions matter more than the…

This is definitely something that I’ve learned from past situations. There are some things that don’t need to be argued about at a great length. You don’t need to go to war for it and it’s really not worth throwing away your relationship. It is okay to understand and not…

Intentional relationships/dating involve making your wants and needs clear and actively working towards those said ideas. Personally, I prefer dating and being in a relationship with the intention of getting married. I don’t see myself going on casual dates because that’s a struggle I can’t subscribe to. …

Before I get into the subject matter, first and foremost Black women you are absolutely amazing, beautiful and valuable. Black feminism advocates for equality, black women’s rights and interests in social, economic and political spaces. Being a black feminist is about dismantling and unpacking the patriarchal structures and racism and…

Everyone deserves to be with someone who wants to make them happy without it being a demand. Allowing your relationship with whoever control the state of your happiness gives them dominion over your emotions. Relationships aren’t supposed to fill a gap or a void in your life. …

I used to think about my future a lot which is good to a extent but I would neglect or worry less about the things that are right in front of me. That’s the problem with seeing the “potential” in something, it’s not reality until it actually happens. …

Depression is a mental health disorder that occurs when people develop a low mood that lasts for an extensive period of time. At its most severe, the intense sadness can lead to thoughts of suicide. People can mask their depression in various ways: They could often say “I’m tired” to…

Colourism and xenophobia are prominent issues in the black community and it’s killing my people. For those who don’t know what both terms mean, colourism is when someone’s being discriminated against because of their skin tone. Lighter skin complexions has been seen as more favourable and its been evident. Growing…

Pride and ego can be so detrimental to many of our ships whether it be friendships, intimate relationships, or family relationships. Don’t get me wrong pride can be positive to an extent. A healthy amount of pride can drive you to achieve the best things in life and become successful…