Sometimes, it seems like some people have it all figured out, while others simply… can’t. It’s like there’s a certain type of person in this world who was given out a recipe book on day one, and all they had to do was open it up and follow instructions. As long as they go step […]
Self-Care to a Better Life We’ve all been there, on a Saturday night, sitting on the living room couch thinking, “Welp, the week has gone by. Just a few more days and we do it all over again.” It’s the same ‘ol same. It’s work, home, dinner, sleep, rinse repeat. Sure, there might be a […]
No, it's not void of stress. Nor is it completely empty of sadness. That's life, love. We're all going to experience it.
But you know what it is void of?
All the unnecessary struggle I had before.
And before you shoot me back with “Come on, Teniqua. That’s easy for you to say.” Let me tell you, it wasn’t easy to get here. I struggled through some extremely dangerous and toxic relationships. I struggled through weight gain, and gained again after I had lost it. I struggled working jobs I didn’t love much and for seven years. I struggled to be a single mother. I struggled with losing a child due to premature delivery. I struggled through a cancer diagnosis and countless cancer treatments and moments where I wasn’t sure what my purpose was.
And now I’m here. With a life I love.