From Creepin 2 Preachin

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In Episode 2, I reflect on how growing up in Uptown D.C. during the 1960's and how it shaped my life in my later days.  The strong sense of community we had and how neighbors looked out for each other and where "Big Momma" was the watchful, loving presence, gave me a foundation of love, support and discipline.  Those childhood games in the streets weren't jus...

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For years, I hid behind lies and deceit, building a fortress around myself of stories that weren't true.  I crafted a version of myself that I thought people would accept-a version that didn't reveal my deepest pain or my biggest mistakes.  I was afraid of what others would think if they knew that real me, so I kept it all hidden.  I lied to protect myself, but all I w...

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In episode 4 I call myself a "Dressed Up Trash Can", because for years, I hid behind a facade, masking my pain and struggles I faced internally.  Outwardly, I presented myself as put-together, but inside, I was dealing with deep emotional turmoil, guilt, and unresolved issues.  I felt like I was carrying around all of this hidden pain while trying to appear perfect to ...

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In Episode Five Pop Pop Pill Pill, I want to take you back to a time my life when I was young, confused, and completely out of control.  I was a teenager, and life was moving at this whirlwind speed that I couldn't handle.  Everything felt so heavy, but I didn't have the tools or the guidance to deal with it in a healthy way.  So, I took 28 birth control pills-all at o...

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In this episode, Private Man vs. Public Man, I'm peeling back yet another layer of my story-breaking down the walls that have kept parts of me hidden so long.  I'm sharing this with you because it's time to confront the difference between the person I showed to the world and the real, raw person I kept locked away.  By exposing these parts of myself, I want to sho...

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I'm sharing my story now because it's time to go beyond the surface, to move past the mask I've worn for years, and to be real with myself and with you.  Writing my book, "From Creepin 2 Preachin,  was just the beginning; it touched on my experiences, but didn't dive into the raw, unfiltered truth of who I am and what I've been through.  By telling ...

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At 14, I faced a decision that no child should ever have to make.  Pregnant and overwhelmed, I felt lost and unprepared for the consequences of choices I barely understood.  With no real guidance and the weight of shame pressing down on me, I chose to have an abortion.  It wasn't an easy decision, but at the time, it felt like the only way to reclaim some sense of control i...

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At the tender age of 21, after facing the heartbreak of an abortion, I was told by the doctor that I could no longer have children.  In that moment, my world shattered, and I was left carrying a cross of guilt, loss, and unfulfilled dreams.  It wasn't just the physical reality--it was the emotional burden of knowing that a choice I made, one I thought I could move past, now...

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As a teenager, I chased thrills and paid bills, thinking it gave me purpose.  The excitement of fast living made me feel independent and in control, but in reality, it came at a steep price.  My choices left me feeling lost, broken, and disconnected from myself.  The illusion of having it all figured out unraveled, showing me that the so-called "purpose" I was chasing ...

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Flashing lights and sleepless nights made me feel alive on the outside.  The thrill of chasing the fast life, running after those bad boys, and living for the moment gave me a sense of excitement--but deep inside, I was dead.  I was empty, searching for something to fill a voice that no party, no relationship, and no reckless thrill ever could.  If you're caught up in that ...

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After my abortion, we would fight and make up just as fast, stuck in toxic cycle I didn't know how to escape.  At just 14, I thought I was grown, convinced I had all the answers, but I was so wrong.  He was much older, manipulative, and used my vulnerability against me.  I don't want anyone out here to go through what I went through, thinking they have to grow up too f...

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Let me share this moment with you.  He had just brought me new sneakers, and I was proud to wear them to school.  But on the way, he decided--out of nowhere--that I should take them off right in the middle of the street.  I'll never forget how my friends laughed at me as I stood there, embarrassed and hurt.  At 15, I didn't understand why he wanted to humiliate me like...

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I want my listeners to know that after all the drama of the streets, the endless fights, and arguments with my ex, I just reached a point where I was tired of it all.  I knew I deserved better, so I made a decision to focus on me--on reclaiming my peace and pouring my energy into something that truly mattered:  my schoolwork. It was a turning point where I realized I needed to p...

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I want to share something deeply personal.  After having gone through multiple abortions in the past, I found myself at another crossroads when I became pregnant again.  This time, something inside me shifted.  I decided to keep the baby--and it wasn't an easy decision, but it was the one that changed my life.  Choosing to bring life into the world made me refocus, mature, ...

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Let me tell you about the curveball that changed everything.  Once I got pregnant, something inside me shifted--I no longer had feelings for him.  I wanted that picture-perfect family, the stability and love dream about.  But he wasn't on the same page.  He wanted the street life, and deep down, I knew it wasn't going to work.  Our paths were heading in two completely ...

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Don't miss Episode 17, I'm the Papa.  In this episode I share how I made the final decision to close the door on my ex for good-no more me and him, ever.  You'll hear the shocking story of how he tried to claim my son as his, even though the real father had his own doubts.  It's a story of breaking ties, facing the truth, and moving forward.  Tune in and let ...

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To my teen moms, I want you to know I wasn't ready to be a mom.  I didn't even know how to change a diaper and had to ask my granny for help and guidance.  Over time, my motherly instincts kicked in, but I was still young and wanted to enjoy life.  I loved DC GoGo music, so much as that I when I went out, I would leave a cassette tape playing in my baby's crib to ...

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Before I found my true purpose, I had a layover in life working as a receptionist at a daycare.  I spent my days answering phones, handling daily tasks, and greeting parents with a smile.  But even in that role, I stayed focused on learning different skills because I knew it was just a stepping stone to bigger and better things.  Through it all, my son remained my top priority, ...

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In this episode, Not Dressed for This Mess, I'm sharing the story of my last confrontation with my ex--the final straw that showed me just how much I've grown.  I wasn't prepared for the drama, but I was more than ready to shut it down and walk away with  my peace intact.  It was a reminder that not every battle deserves our energy, and sometimes the strongest mov...