Love & DIVORCE: Excerpt from Upcoming Book!

  Within the first year of us living together and marrying, I lost about 20 lbs. Now that I think about it, my grandma tried to get me to see the red flags; alluding to the fact that the weight loss signified that there was stress in my relationship long before I said “I do”. Like so many other women, …

Angry Black Woman Chronicles: I Should’ve Gotten Out of Bed Part 3

NGSC: Kenita Stubbs  Today was an example of when good advice goes bad. I know it was unintentional and was out of concern. I always express how hard it is for me to lie in bed. I never really sleep. I really feel as if one of the reasons I do so much and can’t sit still is actually some …

Angry Black Woman Chronicles: I Should’ve Gotten Out of Bed Part 2

NGSC: Kenita Stubbs  How in the hell was I able to be in love and attracted to this person? When he was away on business, I genuinely missed him and longed for him and I was able to be sexually excited. I’d send him pictures of my body hoping he’d rush home and want me just as much as I …

5 Ways to Co-Parent Effectively

~Shemeka Michelle   After divorcing almost three years ago, my co-parent and I are doing a great job if I must say so myself. While we don’t ALWAYS see eye to eye, it’s clear that we both love our children and want the best for them. Sometimes people marvel at our relationship; often asking if we’re getting back together. I …

My Ex TRIED It by “Hitting” On My Friend!

NGSC: Kenita Stubbs I would like to start by saying I am not angry nor am I hurt. I would like to just express my current thoughts…… I was recently called FIVE last names and it was intended to be an insult to hurt my feelings. However, it ended up being a tell me something I don’t know laughing matter. …

I Sued My Ex Husband for Half and I Don’t Regret It!

~Shemeka Michelle Many women marry, divorce and walk away with nothing. I think many of them feel as if they have something to prove by leaving everything behind and starting over from scratch. I actually had a woman tell me prior to my divorce that there were nights she and her children had to share cans of beans and weenies. …

The Day I Decided to End My Life!

~Shemeka Michelle   Most people can’t understand why I live my life the way that I do. They don’t understand why I take the time to talk to people; truly caring about what they have to say. They don’t understand why I value those that I come in contact with even if we never become close. They wouldn’t understand why …

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We Had Sex for 15 Years and We Still Can’t Communicate

It amazes me that men and women can marry, swap spit and have sex for years then end up disliking each other. What blows my mind even more is when two people decide they are no longer compatible; somehow it means they shouldn’t communicate. I think that is complete bullshit! If I can take a moment as a blogger to …

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Girl, GET YOUR LIFE!!

~Shemeka Michelle I sat and listened to a story this morning that just pissed me off. Women, please remember men feel like they can abuse you because you let them!! It’s time to find your voice. Stop being doormats then looking around and wondering why someone walks all over you. If you don’t want to be stepped on…………get the hell …