Motivation

Whew, 28 years on this planet. Another trip around the sun. My life is becoming barely recognizable! 10 years ago I was contemplating suicide and today I’m flourishing and living my best life. I’m extremely proud of the accomplishments I’ve had. Continue reading here...

Autumn is upon us! Along with cooler weather, golden leaves, cute boots, and pumpkin spice candles, the season brings up one more thing… Around this time every year I head into a bit of a hiatus from my weekly Sunday #TerriMail newsletter; self-care is crucial. Continue reading here...

There's something I’ve been meaning to do for the longest. I've heard countless stories about people discovering family history with Ancestry.com and other popular genealogy websites. So I finally stopped procrastinating and I signed up for an Ancestry.com account. Continue reading here...

You ever have one of those unlikely life experiences that teaches you a powerful lesson? Well today I have a story I want to share with you that reminded of how seemingly "simple" it is, to go from victim to victor. It's a bit wild so buckle your seatbelt. My husband and I prepped for the week. Continue reading here...

You know those mornings? When you wake up and just….sit there. You stare into space (or perhaps your iPhone) and you enter a sweet spot of zoning out that makes you want to climb right back under the covers and stay for another 24 hours at least. Yea, we all know those days, when motivation is low. Continue reading here...

After last week's newsletter there seems to have grown an even greater connection between my Mocha Girls Pit Stop community and I. I've always been a firm believer that shared stories are at times the best therapy. I wanted to continue on in that vein of shared understandings and support for each other. Continue reading...

I have something I want to share and it all boils down to manifesting your desires. Growing up in an abusive household with a bi-polar mother, forced me to adopt habits, mindsets, and coping mechanisms that protected me. For instance, the ability to numb myself and refrain from communicating how I felt, kept me out of trouble. Continue reading...

There’s something really special about the Mocha Girls Pit Stop community, and it's this: we grow together. When I started this blog on July 7, 2012, I couldn't have imagined the sisterhood that it would form. Month to month, year to year; full of learning and empowerment. As the second quarter of the year approaches, I've been a bit introspective. Continue reading...

I'm not gonna lie, I'm still grieving Trump's victory and I can't believe our country is in the predicament it's in. Watching the news is way too depressing most days but I'm constantly trying to find ways to be a light, provide a voice for the voiceless, and make an impact in a Trump administration. Continue reading...

Who knew that one weekend could be filled with so much devastation and empowerment all at once. While we bid farewell to the Obama family and reminisced on what the past 8 years meant for us, the president elect assumed his position. 3 million people around the country also joined forces in solidarity with Continue reading...