Pretty Isn’t Privilege: How I Stay Humble and Unbothered
Posted in JasmineThere’s a myth that follows conventionally attractive women, the idea that beauty is an open […]
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Dont Just Ask For Help, Tell People How To Help You
Posted in JasmineDon’t wait around hoping someone will notice you’re tired.Don’t tiptoe through the day, silently hoping […]
Do I Have to Be Struggling to Be Respected?
Posted in JasmineThere’s this unspoken belief that if you’re not falling apart, you’re not doing enough.The feeling […]
If My Man Slacks, I Step Out in Heels (Not Tears)
Posted in JasmineWhen things get tense in my marriage and my husband uses the wrong tone, I […]
I Shouldn’t Feel Guilty For Getting My Nails Done
Posted in JasmineNo, I shouldn’t feel guilty for getting my nails done. My nails are done every […]
Why and How I Always Look Put Together
Posted in JasminePeople always ask me why and how I always look put together.“How do you always […]
They Watch My Purchases Like They’re Paying for Them
Posted in JasmineThey watch my purchases like they’re paying for them.Very funny. They do it subtly, but […]
Self-Care Isn’t Selfish; That’s Why My Mental Health Comes First
Posted in JasmineSelf-care isn’t selfish; that’s why my mental health comes. I prioritize it unapologetically, and I […]
My Husband Provides, I Don’t Feel Bad About It
Posted in JasmineThere’s this idea floating around that if a man provides for his family, his partner […]
I Don’t Accept Anyone Showing Up At My House Unannounced
Posted in JasmineNo, I don’t accept anyone showing up at my house unannounced. You can’t just pop […]