CC’s Blog
These are my thoughts, inner muses, rambling conversations with myself, love letters, speech from my own personal soapbox and more. Enjoy!
That Ain’t Cute! Protecting the Innocence of our Girls in a Hypersexual Society
Thought for the Day: "Long lost innocence is treasured only in memories. For once you are broken, fixing is not a surity." Jashmine Sanasam Question for the Day: What is our responsibility in maintaining our childrens' innocence? Okay, so I finally got around...
Ready, Set, Fro! (*GLG Throwback 9/1/15)
Thought For The Day: “The most terrifying thing is to accept oneself completely.” C.G. Jung Question For The Day: Is your natural beauty intimidating? Today's throwback was inspired by a recent make over I underwent in preparation for a branding photo shoot. Though I...
I See You! Identifying Barriers to Acknowledging Another Woman’s Success
Thought for the Day: "Kindness is choosing to acknowledge and celebrate the beauty in others, regardless of whether or not they can find it in themselves." Question for the Day: Do you acknowledge the accomplishments of others? In my work as a therapist, one of the...
News Flash Out!
Thought for the Day: "Anger is a bad advisor." Czech proverb Question for the Day: Are you letting the news affect your mood and well-being? I don't have a lot to say today, so consider today's post a quick PSA. As a therapist, I am convinced that our society is...
Doing Too Much… Again! The Rachel Dozeal AND Jessica Krug Debacles (*GLG Throwback Update 6/13/15*)
Thought For The Day: "The more you run from the truth, the more comfortable you'll get with living a lie." Unknown Question For The Day: Are you living a lie? So, here we are again.... smh. I recently came across an article written by Jessica Krug, an...
Mommy and Daddies: 7 Questions for the Dating Single Mom (*GLG Throwback 4/16/19*)
Thought for the Day: "The most difficult part of dating as a single parent is deciding how much risk your own child's heart is worth." Dan Pearce Question for the Day: As a single mother, do you date responsibly? When I first wrote this post in 2016, I secretly...
Pro-Life’s Double Life
Thought for the Day: "Human life is precious from its beginning to it's natural end." Pope John Paul II Question for the Day: Are you really pro-life or just pro-birth? I came across this meme today on Facebook and it inspired me to write this post. If you've...
On Front Street: The Humbling Power of the Reality Check
Thought for the Day: "Egos trip, but the humble don't stumble." Question for the Day: Are you due for a reality check? Personally, I have never been a fan of big egos. It might be partly because my father, who was a theologist of sorts, would spend a great deal of...
Bebe, Come Get Your Kids! (*GLG Throwback 9/29/29*)
Thought for the Day: “Children learn more from what you are than what you teach.” W.E.B. Dubois Question for the Day: Are you raising good people? If you’re an old head like me, then you probably remember the comedic genius of funny man Robin Harris who rose to fame...
Unprotected: The Emotional Lynching of Black Women
Thought for the Day: "The most disrespected person in America is the Black woman. The most unprotected woman in America is the Black woman. The most neglected woman in America is the Black woman." Malcolm X Question for the Day: Will you respect and protect yourself...