Jan 8Member-onlyMy little brother & Taylor Swift’s Anti-HeroAs my mom says, America has theirs, and now we do too; my little brother Fanfan died in a motorcycle accident about 18 minutes from home on 9/11. Since receiving that call from my older brother Andy, thousands of thoughts have raced through my mind, and I’ve felt feelings and…Grief3 min readGrief3 min read
Published in The Haven·Oct 4, 2021Member-onlyThe Latest Beauty TrendThe whole thing started with Instagram videos — The whole thing started with Instagram videos. Each time I’d take one for my stories, I noticed that my teeth were automatically whitened, making me feel insecure. Without the filter, my chompers are off-white. Two years ago, no one cared about botox, freezing fat, or a loose labia. Now everything…Humor2 min readHumor2 min read
Oct 1, 2021Member-onlyAre Guar and Xanthan Gum Bad?The Big Brains tell us that Guar and Xanthan Gum have some benefits if consumed in moderation (less than 15 grams per day). The trouble is these additives are found in most processed foods the average American consumes: coconut milk, ice cream, baked goods, toothpaste, yogurt, supplements, lotion, etc. …Coconut Milk2 min readCoconut Milk2 min read
Published in Fourth Wave·Sep 6, 2021Member-onlyHoney, You Taste Like HoneydewA conversation about vaginal health — Cardi B. and Megan Thee Stallion made wet-ass pussies (W.A.P.s) all the rage last year, which dampened some conservative flames and started conversations about how wet is too wet. I’m bringing pussies back in the spotlight to discuss vaginal health. First, let’s travel back five years. It’s February 26, 2016…Women3 min readWomen3 min read
Published in The Haven·Aug 19, 2021Member-only29-Year-Old Up For AdoptionI tried to get adopted this morning. Showed up to the office. You know: the one at City Hall with the bougainvillea climbing up the cream wall. The lady with long fingernails and slapping gum told me I was much older than I look. “I’m sorry, mam. That’s not how…Humor2 min readHumor2 min read
Published in The Haven·Aug 11, 2021Member-onlyI Asked My Husband For A BabyWhen we got married, only 33 people came to the ceremony. We invited 156, but you know what they say about odds. Neither of us took this as a bad sign; we were in love. So we stood on Juno Beach with those 33 strangers who were having a family…Humor2 min readHumor2 min read
Aug 10, 2021Member-onlyDo You Experience a Monthly Slump?I experience a slump every month. You know what I’m talking about: a flood of tears, extreme exhaustion no matter how much coffee is consumed, annoyance, anxiety, and depression. Around this time, my body also gets sore, breasts heavy, and stomach distended, which I attribute to PMS (premenstrual syndrome). Because…Self3 min readSelf3 min read
Published in Weeds & Wildflowers·Aug 7, 2021Member-onlyRaina poem about spiders and stilettos.Poem1 min readPoem1 min read
Aug 7, 2021Member-onlyBreathe to Release TensionUjjayi BreathingUjjayi Breath1 min readUjjayi Breath1 min read
Published in GoodMoodFood PB·Jul 22, 2021Member-onlyMake Planta in West Palm Beach a Sushi Night Go-toPlanta in West Palm Beach flirts GoodMoodFood; girl, does it deliver! After eating 56 pieces of sushi, we’re basically experts on plant-based rolls. Before we take you through our indulgent experience, here’s a quote from Mel: “I was expecting a fucking cold piece of watermelon, but they’ve done something to…Sushi3 min readSushi3 min read
