Rochaun Meadows-Fernandez

It's strange to think that at the end of the year I will be the

I don’t know how long it will be before I stop allowing others' fears of sexuality as a black woman from affecting my views on sex.

We all need our hair done. I can't help but think that my lack of hair resources reminds me that I live in a land that wasn't intended for me.

There’s nothing wrong with frugality. However, if spending money causes physical or emotional discomfort, it might be a sign of something more serious.

I couldn’t believe the medical system and several of my peers had me obsessing about my food consumption. I was experiencing food shaming during pregnancy.

It’s time we stop teaching shame and start spending more time fostering healthy sexual identities in young girls.

“It’s about uplifting and empowering women to feel like they can be confident and do anything. Not just dance.”

Motherhood is stressful, and between regretting things we did in the past and planning for the future, it's hard to remember to eat lunch. Despite being pulled every possible direction, it’s important to practice self-care. And one of the easiest ways to ensure that you are taking care of yourself is to practice mindfulness.

There are far too many stressors involved to force breastfeeding on new mothers. And far too many challenges involved to continue to pressure women who are dealing with a multitude of other issues into choosing one style of feeding.

A clear medical bias and the stresses of new motherhood, often leaves Black women unsupported on their breastfeeding journeys.