All the beauty info and product reviews, etc., are toward the end; reposting mostly because the journey resonates — unlearning shrinking, unlearning being defined by others, recovering from friendship breakups and all the challenges transitions bring.

I learn a lot from the young people. This is no exception. Thanks Autii Marie for the nugget I needed to keep pressing into my newness and the courage I need to continue to leave behind relationships and arenas that force me to harm myself to remain in their presence. I love you like soul food 💋