I learned a long time ago that we can choose our response to many of life's circumstances. We do have options. One of my options during my hellish encounter was…
Lisa N. AlexanderSeptember 27, 2022
I had a lot of excuses for not taking a girls trip. I was too big and the thought of others seeing me in a bathing suit horrified me. The…
Lisa N. AlexanderJanuary 22, 2018
When you think of a bathroom, rather public or private, many different things or events may come to mind. It is a place designed and known for relieving oneself, showering…
Tamika LynchOctober 31, 2017
My fat days were coming to an end as the curvy body positivity movement started to make its away into our social media feeds and onto our TVs. There was…
Lisa N. AlexanderJune 15, 2017
I wouldn’t call myself a loner, but I do like spending time by myself. Don’t get me wrong, I have friends and am soon to be a wife, but there…
Shannon CarlisleNovember 26, 2016
For some women asking for help is the last thing they want to do. I should know. I was one of them. I would tell myself, there's so much to…
Lisa N. AlexanderFebruary 27, 2015
Showing ourselves love can be difficult. The guilt that comes from taking a moment can be paralyzing. Surely there are more pressing needs than say, oh, getting a pedicure or…
Lisa N. AlexanderFebruary 15, 2015
The word only has two letters but sometimes they can seem hard to utter. That's due largely in part because we care what others will think of us if we…
Lisa N. AlexanderFebruary 14, 2015
Here's what I know for sure...when you're non-confrontational and a little bit of a passive aggressive...people will speak all manner of crazy to you because they know you won't verbally…
Lisa N. AlexanderFebruary 8, 2015