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Growing Up Is A Sham
It’s early morning on the Monday of Memorial Day Weekend and I’m in bed nursing an upset stomach. Not because I was out drinking heavily all weekend, not because I have food poisoning, but simply because I’m old. All of the foods I once enjoyed and could eat in copious amounts have all now turned…
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AJ Crimson Liquid Lipstick: Ruby Who?
This was an IMATS buy, and no I haven’t just been too lazy to get around to writing this review. It’s actually just been on back order for that long because of how popular it is. And it’s popular for all the right reasons. AJ Crimson happens to be one of my favorite makeup artists…
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Internalized Stigma: Showing Up and Showing Out
I talk a lot about working to end the stigma around mental illness regarding the general public, but I never thought about addressing the internalized stigma that many diagnosed with a mental illness struggle with. I actually never even made the connection until recently. For months I’ve been depressed, but at a level where I…
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It’s Giveaway Time!
I know it’s (looks at watch) been a long time since I went to IMATS and I told y’all I was gonna do a giveaway with stuff I picked up afterwards, but I’m here with the goodies. So what am I gifting to you wonderful folks? I’m glad you asked. Sugar Pill Liquid Lipstick- Trinket…
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For Colored Girls Who Considered A Big Chop When the Curl Enhancing Smoothie Isn’t Enough
So I understand that not everyone is going to be upset or disgusted by the recent Shea Moisture ad. However, don’t try to silence or dismiss those airing very real grievances. This is not at all a new concept, and I’m almost positive one of your fav brands has done something similar. First off let’s…
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