Celebrating Black Maternal Health Week #BMHW25

Mom and three kids Greetings from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania! Things have been busy. I am still a working mom of three, working full time who is trying to make a difference. I do a lot of things and try to be present so that I can learn from them. I share them on this blog so that we can learn together. Below are some thoughts, hacks, and/or lessons that I have learned from navigating my world. Black Maternal Health Week April 11-17, 2025 I am a Black mom to three wonderful children. I was blessed to have three successful births. While I am an attorney, my third delivery highlighted the potential risks that occur when a physician fails to listen to the birthing person. Initially, I chalked it up to the physician involved and limited it to my personal birthing experience. Then, I learned that I was not special. Overwhelmingly, Black women experience higher rates of birth trauma, birthing complications and negative birth outcomes.  These statistics are what lead to the creation of ...

More Memories from Mexico!



OK, there are a couple of things that I must say about the trip of all trips to Mexico. First, I went to Los Cabos, which is fighting with San Diego California to be the most beautiful place on earth. Second, I met my new friends Hunter and Amy from Texas at my resort (the Hilton Golf Resort--FABULOUS!). Hunter and Amy were incredible and gave this solo traveler true Southern hospitality. They were gracious without being pushy, inquisitive without being nosey, and protective without being overbearing. They were fantastic and helped make my trip.

This photo will show all of the naysayers how much fun we had. It will also show that if you're open to it, you can find friends anywhere.


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Anonymous said…
Girl- You are living it up! I can hardly believe that you are vacationing by yourself...impressive.
Still love ya-
Tasha