Still Becoming

Realness and vulnerability—a safe space to discuss everything from love, family, motherhood, mistakes, etc

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Smiles • Sunshine • Melanin . . . . . . . . . #stillbecoming #smile #melanin #losangeles #skincare #photooftheday #sun #blackgirlbloggers #momsofinstagram https://www.instagram.com/p/CQUqYkWBxU8/?utm_medium=tumblr

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This picture was taken when he was seven weeks old. Those first few weeks were some of the most challenging moments of my life. I had to take care of him primarily by myself due to the pandemic. It seemed like I never slept. I was also fighting off depression and trying to keep some sanity in all that was going on. But this day was a good day in all of my chaos. I felt at peace. And I hadn’t felt peace in months. I am thankful my mind is in a much better place than it had been for over a year. Pain and negative thoughts don’t consume me. Those feelings use to crush me, and no matter how many times I tried to pull myself out of it, I always found myself right back. Sometimes it seems like you are never going to make it out of the darkness. I literally would take it one day, one hour, and even one moment at a time. Focusing on the small things helped me not get lost in the large ones. . . . . . . . . . . #newmom #stillbecoming #grow #evolve #become #momsofinstagram #blackgirlbloggers #mentalhealth #postpartum #naturalhair #fro #baby #momlife #boymom #depressionhelp #blessed #thankful #inspiration #photooftheday #blackmoms #motherhood #tbt https://www.instagram.com/p/CQOrwnHswlr/?utm_medium=tumblr

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First day of Jr. high school VS. last day of Jr. high school. I remember how excited he was to go to middle school. He couldn’t wait. And when I picked him up after school, he was so tired and overwhelmed lol 😂 those three years went by fast. I am officially a mom to a high schooler. #imgettingold #classof2021 #sunshine . . . . . . . . . . #boymom #stillbecoming #highschool #graduation #2021 #newgrad #blackgirlbloggers #momsofinstagram #son #bestfriend https://www.instagram.com/p/CPuWjOqBLQf/?utm_medium=tumblr

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First day of Jr. high school VS. last day of Jr. high school. I remember how excited he was to go to middle school. He couldn’t wait. And when I picked him up after school he was so tired and overwhelmed lol 😂 those 3 years went by fast. I am officially a mom to a high schooler. #imgettingold #classof2021 #sunshine . . . . . . . . . . #boymom #stillbecoming #highschool #graduation #2021 #newgrad #blackgirlbloggers #momsofinstagram #son https://www.instagram.com/p/CPuT29ZhnDU/?utm_medium=tumblr

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Putting a lil work in with da kid. Gotta get that QT in. High school is coming this fall. I said 🗣 HIGH SCHOOL IS COMING😩 🙏🏿. So it’s go time frfr. #thisgenerationdifferent #igottastayonhim . . . . . . . . . . #stillbecoming #boymom #momsofinstagram #blackgirlbloggers #fitness #kidfitness #workoutmotivation #qualitytime https://www.instagram.com/p/CPo8SIQht7B/?utm_medium=tumblr

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I found it quite amazing how much in love Jaxxon is with Jayden (my eldest) Of course, they spend time together, but Jaxx is attached to him as if Jayden has been taking care of him since he was born. 😆 He crawls to his room every chance he gets. He turns around every time he hears Jayden coming. Hell, we even sat on the floor, both called his name, and he crawled right over to Jayden 🤦🏿‍♀️ 😂 Their connection is deeper than blood. They are spiritually connected. 💙 #besties #boymom . . . . . . . . . . #blackgirlblogger #boymomlife #siblings #brother #mybrotherskeeper #momsofinstagram #becoming #momlife #family https://www.instagram.com/p/CPeY5B9hf4P/?utm_medium=tumblr

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Reminder : YOU GOT THIS When you are unsure When you are out of your comfort zone When you doubt yourself When others doubt you YOU GOT THIS! #bebold . . . . . . . #stillbecoming #becoming #yougotthis #inspirationalquotes #motivaltionalquotes #believeinyourself #confidence #godfidence #qoutes #blackgirlbloggers #momsofinstagram #boldness #fearless https://www.instagram.com/p/COgFxPBhuI8/?igshid=s9qtkw1nd37t

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Start the day off right! Feeding your mind, body, and soul. Since having a baby, it’s been challenging to get things done as quickly as I use to. So my most recent goal is to incorporate him into my daily schedule to cover more ground. Need to work out? Bring the baby with you. Baby getting tired of being in the stroller, no problem, come here you bout to be the weight now lol. While he may have slowed me down some, I can’t let him stop me. #noexcuses . . . . . . #mindset #stillbecoming #blackgirlblogger #workoutmotivation #momblogger #breakfast #workingmom #fitness #momsofinstagram #healthylifestyle #healthyeating #postpartumbody #newmom https://www.instagram.com/p/CObGX6PBMXe/?igshid=ojlnx1qa65vv

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Porn and Masturbation: 13 Things Your Kids Should Know

Porn and Masturbation: 13 Things Your Kids Should Know

Pornography and masturbation, a conversation I don’t think many parents are excited to have with their children. We prefer to preserve their innocence for as long as we can, but the world makes that increasingly impossible. Sex is everywhere: it’s in music, on television, social media, etc. There is no escaping it. I had been putting the porn and masturbation conversation off for as long as…

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1. Know Thy Self 2. Validate Yourself 3. Don’t seek praises from others to feel beautiful, loved, valued, and appreciated. 4. Pour/overflow your cup daily, so a non-factor can never diminish your light. . . . . . . . . . #selflove #selfworth #selfesteem #stillbecoming #evolve #grow #become #loveyourself #selfmotivation #fridayvibes #momsofinstagram #blackgirlblogger #blackmomblogger #inspirationalquotes #inspiration #motivationalquotes #valueyourself #tumblr #socialmedia https://www.instagram.com/p/CNK8oj9j_wa/?igshid=1bjyeaif9qov1

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May the flowers remind us why the rain was so necessary -Xan Oku . . . . . . #momsofinstagram #momblogger #blackgirlblogger #photography #photooftheday #flowers #blackandwhite #blackwhitephotography #naturalbeauty #qoutes #qoutesoftheday #inspiration #inspirationalquotes #roses #tumblr https://www.instagram.com/p/CNDnVEbjGx-/?igshid=15zmhznpflljs

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LIL NAS X VIDEO: MY THOUGHTS AS A PARENT

LIL NAS X VIDEO: MY THOUGHTS AS A PARENT

Expecting celebrities to be role models for our children is always a topic of discussion and one I disagree with. It’s a whole lot easier for me to talk to my child rather than try to police how other people live their lives. These are just my two cents that might not be worth anything lol, but I thought I would share. Subscribe to my Youtube channel. Be sure to thumbs up this video and leave a…

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DAY 16 OF SELF-LOVE

DAY 16 OF SELF-LOVE

It is so sad how I could not think of one thing for this video. I truly need to take better care of myself. I get so wrapped up with working and being a mom that I don’t put much effort into thinking about myself. We can love ourselves better by merely setting aside some time, one day a week for a few hours, and during that time, do whatever brings you joy. Subscribe to my Youtube channel and be…

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My bestie and I were chatting about last year’s relationship issues, and mid convo, I yelled out, “ omg, were social distancing in our relationship.” We both fell out laughing. Not that it was funny, but sometimes you gotta laugh to keep from crying. I feel like this is something a lot of us has experienced at some point in our life. To be with someone, but slowly drifting apart every day. And it’s definitely no small feat to get through. Every relationship is different and has its set of hurdles to overcome. It’s just deciding how we want to proceed with handling those hurdles. But before making any decision, I think it is important for both of you to ask yourselves, are you ready to call it quits? Sit with it, meditate, and pray on it before answering. While I don’t have any solid specific relationship advice, I do know that you should enlist someone who is knowledgeable and can provide guidance to help you both get back on track. I am currently working through my situation, so I will have to provide an update later. But even if we decide to part ways for good, at least I can say I truly gave it my all, and can move forward with no regrets. . . . . . . . . #momsofinstagram #momblogger #relationshipadvice #stillbecoming #blackgirlbloggers #breakups #socialdistancing #relationshipissues #dating #men #women https://www.instagram.com/p/CNBzXpQjNka/?igshid=sq6wxmcqpte

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Knowing the difference is key, then taking accountability for the decisions you make. One of the best things I’ve learned when taking responsibility is that I can begin to fix issues and move forward. Or if it can’t be fixed, then acceptance must happen; being stuck in the woe is me syndrome will never allow you to flourish. #youareincontrol . . . . . . #momblogger #blackmomblogger #blackbloggers #friday #motivationalquotes #inspirationalquotes #lifequotes #maturity #accountability #acceptance #qoutesoftheday #qoutes #become #stillbecoming #grow #evolve #tumblrquotes https://www.instagram.com/p/CM6F5oOjPib/?igshid=11rgkiy65b7qx

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Belief gotta stronger than everyone’s doubt, but especially YOURS! . . . . . . . #faithoverfear #becoming #grow #evolve #stillbecoming #blackmonblogger #momblogger #motivation #motivationalquotes #inspiration #wednesdaywisdom #faithquotes #stronger #belief #believeinyourself #yougotthis #tumblr #faith #wednesdaywisdom https://www.instagram.com/p/CM0-KKfD9KG/?igshid=1nhd3g26jt5cn

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Reminder.... . . . . . . . . #affirmations #mondaymotivation #becoming #stillbecoming #momblogger #blackmomblogger #loveyourself https://www.instagram.com/p/CMumR8rD5TW/?igshid=yh2x1gpscuxj