Lakisha, the Author

Wait

Let me share this again! Here it is, Valentine’s Eve. The stores are filled with baskets, teddy bears, candy-shaped hearts, balloons, chocolates, and cards of love. Flower shops and jewelry stores are overflowing. Restaurants have double-stocked for the crowds. Yet, the sad reality is, that some of you haven’t felt loved in a long time.Continue reading “Wait”

I had a dream

I remember it vividly which is weird because I rarely do unless I immediately jot it down. Anyway. I was working a new job. The first day, no problem. The second day, for some reason, my husband dropped me off but once inside, I couldn’t find the way to my desk. I walked this longContinue reading “I had a dream”

Have You Heard?

Temple Church is almost 1!!! You know what that means right? Yes ma’am, yes sir …. Issa Party! Save the date … 2.7.25 for a Boots and Blazers kind of affair! Location and tickets will be available on Monday! Now, if you are a business and would like to partner with us by becoming aContinue reading “Have You Heard?”

Happy New YOU!

Folk will talk about your come up, but wouldn’t even reply to your text when you were struggling. The same folk who said you were faking depression will be the same ones speaking evil of your deliverance. Child, they’ll even “who she thinks she/he is,” your name to death, but were mute when you wereContinue reading “Happy New YOU!”

Free Yourself

I was watching #FBI and OA felt obligated to his friend Clay for saving his life years before. It didn’t matter that Clay was putting his life and job in jeopardy, OA risked it all. In the end, this same friend held a gun to him. Maggie told him, “Your loyalty is your blind spot.”Continue reading “Free Yourself”