A beautiful picture! A simple photograph of a mother and daughter on a cold winter morning, waiting for the school bus to arrive. It is one of my favorites — my middle daughter and I. What you can not see in this picture is how I am holding back tears! …

She, most proud of the wings she wears, A gift she was given to chase any dream she dares! She, suppresses the wild that cannot be tamed, Her spirit is fire, with love being her flame. She, who finds beauty in all parts of life, Sewing the silver lining for…

Stop — NO- Go Away! — I have held it together for what feels like so long, Holding my breath, staying sober and strong. Then out of the blue, Mental Illness sneaks through. Each day seems longer but loops by so fast, Never a real moment, always a task. On autopilot, viewed as a robot to…

Image: Author Manipulated Wicked, Wild, Fun, and Free… Pray for the ones who try to constrain me! I will not concede, nor attempt to conform, My crazy and chaos are part of the charm! Feelings deep to the core, I care and I worry, My kindness is not weakness, I…

My person, our connection is pretty cool, We fit, and we balance, push and pull. Memories, bickering, and laughs that bring tears, Hours of talking, dreams, and fears. Inside jokes just for us, An undefined friendship without lust. Why do things have to change, Why is our friendship, to others, so…

“I chose sober because I wanted a better life. I stay sober because I got one” F-E-A-R has two meanings: “Forget Everything And Run” or “Face Everything And Rise.” The choice is yours. I Faced it all (and it WAS A LOT and I am still not done) and chose…

This slogan cannot be more accurate when describing Zenedge Energy Drinks, the first African American female-led energy drink brand! Marva Keys-Morris radiates authenticity, flavor, and edge, and it is that energy (HER energy) that makes this drink and brand stand out! Zenedge is quickly taking on a reputation as the…

I can’t believe I almost tapped out, I lost all hope and was filled with doubt. The girl that I am now is determined to win, Reignited my fire that was buried within. Humble with heart — persistent drive, With a lions pride I am built to survive! Get on…