A Self-Love Blog*
The Sassy Truth Teller 💅🏾 Who Is Maya Wilkes? Maya Wilkes is the friend who always keeps it real. She’s the youngest of the crew, a wife, a mom, and the assistant who brought wit, sass, and authenticity to every scene. Unlike Joan and Toni, Maya came from humble beginnings and never pretended otherwise. Her …
Who Is Joan Clayton? If you watched Girlfriends, you know Joan was the glue of the group—the lawyer, the caretaker, the “mother hen.” She was ambitious, stylish, and always had her friends’ backs. But behind the perfection and polished image, Joan carried a deep need for control and a fear of being alone. Her story …
The Reality: Chaos Will Come Let’s be honest: life isn’t always calm seas and sunny skies. Bills stack up. Relationships shift. The news feels heavy. Our mental load gets overwhelming. Chaos, in all its forms, can shake us to the core. But here’s the truth: chaos doesn’t have to control you. Remaining grounded doesn’t mean …
The Myth: “If I Have God, I Don’t Need Therapy” For generations, many of us were taught that leaning on prayer alone was enough to heal depression, trauma, or anxiety. And while prayer is powerful, we must be careful not to weaponize faith in a way that shames people out of seeking help. Here’s the …
And my God will meet all your needs according to the riches of His glory in Christ Jesus.” – Philippians 4:19 Girl, Let Me Tell You… Sometimes “Jesus take the wheel” ain’t just about driving—it’s about every bill, every burden, every “Lord, I don’t know how this is gonna work” moment in life. That car …
In a world that often demands so much of us, finding and holding onto joy can feel like a revolutionary act. For Black women especially, joy is not just an emotion—it’s an act of resistance, self-love, and survival. Choosing joy means choosing ourselves, our peace, and our worth, no matter what the world throws our …
“So the last shall be first, and the first last: for many be called, but few chosen.” – Matthew 20:16 (KJV) Sis, let me talk to that quiet place in you—the part that’s been waiting, serving, sacrificing, showing up for everyone else while wondering, “When is it going to be my turn?” You’ve clapped for …
There comes a moment, sis, when life feels like it’s just too much. The bills stack up, your heart is heavy, the people you poured into can’t be found, and you look in the mirror and whisper, “I’m tired.” I know that feeling. I know what it’s like to cry quietly in the shower so …
Let me ask you something, sis—when’s the last time you checked in with you? Not your job. Not your kids. Not your partner. You. We wear so many hats and carry so many roles, that sometimes we forget we’re human beings, not just human doings. Mental check-ins are a simple, soulful way to reconnect with …
Let’s be real, sis. The sun is blazing, your edges are fighting for their life, and the last thing you need is a heatwave and a heart full of stress. This summer, we are not sweating over people, problems, or things we can’t control. Not when we serve a God who already promised to carry …