Jessamyn Stanley kneels on a green mat in a school gym while wearing a lilac purple top and gray athletic pants and looks directly into the camera....
We’re trying our best, which is more than enough.
Life Lately
*Blows dust* Jesus, this is worse than Bunzy's go-to spot full of fur. Anyway, hey y'all. We're still in a pandemic two years later because no one...
Yes, You Can Shape Your Eyebrows
Growing and maintaining your brows is a necessity for me. If I feel a little busted, I go through my checklist of maintenance: Teeth brushed? Hair...
Skin Care That Doesn’t Break the Bank
Heads up: Affiliate links below. If you click and buy, I will receive a percentage. Any products I recommend are tested on me. All opinions are my...
What’s Wrong With Body Positivity?
Photo by Dom Aguiar on Unsplash The roots of body positivity are pure. Queer, trans, and/or disabled BIPOC are worthy of celebration as much as...
Dating…During COVID?
Have you or one of your loved ones been personally attacked by a nosy family member or stranger who couldn't mind their business? When are you...
It’s Not You, PCOS Sucks
Legal obligatory disclaimer: I’m not a doctor. I’ve read books and articles from trusted sources that I’ll link below. I give them proper credit...
10 Books to Read for Black History Month
It’s officially Black History Month which means yay Black people for a month! Just kidding, Black History is 24/7, 365. A little lesson on the start...
My Body, My Enemy
Note: I wrote this post after a frustrating doctor's appointment. Storytime: I went to my primary care physician hoping to get a detailed thyroid...