High Functioning Depression

I went to school the day after my mom passed away.

It was Monday and I was waitlisted for this technical drawing class at Pasadena City College. A few months prior, I made the decision to go back to school in an attempt to get through a rough patch I had been in for a few years. I remember being hella broke, miserable and super unhappy at the time. I was in between jobs, trying to start a business, had a young kid, and had absolutely no clue what I wanted to do with my life.

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A Woman's Guide to Buying Condoms

Most of y’all know that I LOVE using myself as an example for the things we really don’t talk about. Let’s take this topic…As a woman in this grown ass age, this was the first year I have EVER bought condoms by myself, even tho I’ve been fucking for a whopping 22 years.

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How to Change a Flat Tire [Printable Guide]

I don’t think any of my homegirls know how to change a tire, so Imma help y’all out. Here is A FREE FULL PRINTABLE GUIDE that goes into absolute detail about EVERYTHING you need to know! Please download it just to keep with you. It might save your life one day.

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Got Roaches? A Quick Guide on How To Deal with Pests, Vermin & Other Issues in your Apartment

I had the best birthday ever yesterday guys, and it was all because of YOU! I’m happy to announce that I spoke to an actual human with feelings and a pulse from @udrapts this morning and we were able to resolve the issue at @veranoapartments. If it weren’t for Khalani from corporate, there would have been another lovely display of show and tell, but I officially bow out gracefully.

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How to Prepare a Hoe Kit

When I was younger, I was a fast little thang that always ran the streets. There was a point when I thought I was grown, and you couldn’t tell me nothin! My mother, however, always said “If ya fas tale gon’ be in dem streets. Ya butt betta make sure you ain’t caught wit no hole in dem drawls”. She then proceeded to tell me about what I affectionately call “The Hoe Kit”.

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To Be Black in AmeriKKKA: A Visual Representation of a Daughters Pain

I'm sure most of you have already heard the cop who killed Eric Garner got off yesterday. I mean honestly at this point, I'll be shocked if they were actually convicted and given jail time. It's a tragedy when we expect more...when we expect justice. Our system has been against and more of our families continue to be separated blatantly before our eyes.

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