Brenda JoyJan 10, 20234 min readDare to DreamWhat a year. 2022 did not cease to amaze. So many lessons; so many highs and so many lows. I am going to take this time to share with you...
Brenda JoySep 27, 20224 min readSummer of TransitionWell I am back. After a long and emotional summer I am back. So many things happened over the last 3 months and I want to share all of it...
Brenda JoyJun 13, 20222 min readYou Got A Friend in MeToday June 13, is the birthday of one of my dearest friends Wendy Daniels. When we met, I was at one of the lowest points of my life. I...
Brenda JoyMay 25, 20223 min readI Still Have TriggersSo this is the last season of This is Us and I am being heavily triggered by the subject matter. At this point Rebecca is in her final...
Brenda JoyMay 8, 20222 min readIt’s Mother’s DayIt's Mother’s Day. A day that world says thank you to mothers. I have been a mother for 24 years now. Although my son is 23 I became a...
Brenda JoyApr 20, 20223 min readI Found My PeaceThis week I struggled with what I wanted to write about. For the most part life has provided me with plenty of material to share but this...
Brenda JoyApr 4, 20222 min readSoul TiesMy daughter was recently home for spring break and we had numerous conversations about so many things. One thing we discussed about...
Brenda JoyMar 17, 20222 min readSurvivor’s RemorseOn Friday March 4, 2022 My nephew Brandon Johnson at the unbelievable age of 36 had a massive heart attack and died. My niece and their...
Brenda JoyFeb 28, 20222 min readBaby FeverFor the last few weeks I have been experiencing this unusual intense desire for a baby. I know it's crazy right. I love the idea of...
Brenda JoyFeb 7, 20222 min readSave our BoysAt my job I have moved into a new position. I am now in charge of in school suspension. When I accepted this responsibility I was...
Brenda JoyJan 18, 20222 min read43 is Hurting MeOn my most recent birthday I turned 43 years old. Since that day I have noticed things happening to my body that I don’t like and I want...
Brenda JoyJan 3, 20223 min readProtecting My PeaceIt's 2022!!! I am so excited to have made it to another year with you all. Unfortunately we are still battling Covid-19 in all of its...
Brenda JoyDec 7, 20212 min readOur Santa IS BlackDear White People, This post is to address those of you who have expressed issues with public fictional figures and cartoon characters...
Brenda JoyNov 22, 20212 min readWhy I am GratefulI can’t believe that we are nearing the end of 2021. There are about 6 weeks left in the year. As we approach the Thanksgiving holiday I...
Brenda JoyNov 9, 20212 min readAdult BulliesSo this week I want to tackle a difficult topic: Adult bullies. It’s bad enough to have adults bully other adults. That’s already...
Brenda JoyOct 25, 20212 min readParenting 2.0When you give birth to your babies you are so consumed with the newness of parenting that the thought of your children being adults seems...
Brenda JoyOct 10, 20212 min readDid I Fail Them?I woke up this morning at about 5:30 because I felt incredibly restless. Because I couldn’t sleep I turned on the tv and there was a...
Brenda JoySep 26, 20212 min readThe first 10 daysWhen a new president takes office there is usually a summary done on his first 100 days. Well I started a new job so I’m going to...
Brenda JoySep 12, 20213 min readI Am Not My HairSo we are back to the hair debate. Since the beginning of time we have been accused of trying to "be white". So we are here again, perm...
Brenda JoyJun 27, 20213 min readSocially AwkwardI realized very recently that I am socially awkward. If you know me personally you are probably thinking no way. I know I can be...