TLC asked us one of the most complex questions in ‘92: “What about your friends?” What T-Boz, Left Eye, and Chili were trying to tell us is that our true friends are a forever fixture in our lives. They are the women who celebrate and sustain us in good times and support us in the bad. For most of us, our friendships are a combination of affection, loyalty, love, respect, and trust, but ... View Post
My Style Journal: Go Bestfriend, That’s My Bestfriend!
Hey PHAT Girls, happy Saturday sis! I am a firm believer that women working together is one of the most powerful acts, PERIOD! When I say working, it doesn’t have to just be literal, this also includes friendships too. Yes, women are an entire vibe no matter what but when two or more are assembled (in some Baptist preacher’s voice) the heavens rejoice and the devil gets mad because we ... View Post
FROM GIRLS TO WOMEN; What Black Women Need To Know About Friendship
Fact, one of the most meaningful relationships that a woman will have will be with another woman. Get your mind out of the gutter, I am not talking about a sexual relationship. I am talking about a life changing relationship that will foster growth and play a major role in who that woman becomes. It could be her sister, her mother, her daughter, her close friend or even a stranger but at some ... View Post
Another Of My “Ships” Made It To Heaven… But She Will Always Live In Me!
Yesterday my favorite teacher, Ms. Brown was laid to rest and I was blessed to be able to attend the service. Now I know that some of you are going to say, attending a funeral is not a blessing but for me it was. Being able to celebrate the life of a woman who carved out a place in my heart by teaching me life lessons and being attentive when it seemed that no one else cared… TOTALLY A ... View Post
How To Survive Losing A Member Of Your Tribe
It is my belief that every woman/girl needs a diverse group of good good girlfriends. I think that the kids now refer to it as a squad but for the more mature women, we call it our tribe. Either way you slice it, your tribe is an imperative part of your life and it says a lot about the woman you are and the woman you want to be. Your tribe should balance you out; by providing a little logic and ... View Post
THANK YOU!!!!
I would like to say thank you to all of you who took the time to contact me in any manner to wish me a happy birthday. I honestly made an effort to thank everyone but it was hard and I lost track at like 1000+. This year has been amazing!!! I have had the opportunity to meet and work with women that I have admired for years. I have been told countless times that I made a difference in the lives of ... View Post
