A decade of marriage taught me many lessons. Some arrived gently, others kicked the door down—but one has stuck with me more than the rest: time waits for no one. We partner up for all kinds of reasons—love, loneliness, curiosity, boredom. Sometimes, it’s just the simple hope of connection. If we’re lucky enough to land […]
Women everywhere have endured pain and suffering caused by betrayal, abuse, or other injustices. We’ve used our bodies as carriers to help the creation of tribes and families passing on traditions over generations. Strong, courageous, and good women exist all across the globe. They come from different cultures, backgrounds, and socioeconomic levels. The common thread […]
“Reclaiming my identity required a reboot. I wasn’t sure where to begin the process. But I knew the journey to my best self would include many questions and tasks to help untangle the mess, I made of myself. I began with these 4 basic but essential steps to begin a foundation for rebuilding. It worked […]
AW went live in May 2018. I have been lucky to communicate with readers all over the globe. Your messages about how these articles have encouraged you to fight for your goals, seek counseling for trauma, or empower you to ask the tough questions in your lives have made the work incredibly rewarding. The AW […]
Generally, women are more in touch with their feelings. Many of us are looking for a connection in our relationship. We enjoy mental and emotional bonding, whereas men are satisfied with their physical needs being met. There can be a tendency to find contentment with the status quo. The disparity in some couples is enough […]
You can’t help but notice him when he walks into a room. The attention he commands sucks up the energy in your space. Charming, personable, knowledgeable, or perceived to be the wiser. This person attracts the masses. The bigger the swarm, the stronger his superpowers. Often times you cannot ignore his magic. He captivates the […]
Women are keepers of all kinds of secrets. There is a vault of emotions kept close to the vest helping ensure our microcosms stay intact. Unhappiness, pain, frustration, fear, insecurity, and suffering all simmer beneath the delicate feminine quilt upheld for appearances. Preserving the gracious silence to avoid rocking life’s boat is our specialty. Plenty […]
During the initial stages of love, we want to spend every moment with the object of our affection. The intoxication of love overwhelms the senses. Calls, texts, and numerous dates leave us looking forward to that next time. The banter and fireworks can last months or years. Once the first stage passes, the couple’s comfort […]
“Why buy the cow if you can get the milk for free?” Growing up in a Dominican household can be tough. The men leaned towards a male chauvinistic, old-school mentality. Women were assumed better off barefoot and pregnant. Thankfully, those days are long gone. At home, we had sporadic moments when roles were reversed, for […]
Tyler Perry‘s BET series “Sistas” follows a group of four women, as they find themselves and love while going through a series of ups and downs in relationships. Despite the ongoing merry-go-round of emotions, they survive personal ordeals by leaning on their circle of friendship. In a recent storyline for the show, Novi Brown’s character, […]
