Don’t hate, appreciate!

Don’t hate, appreciate!

There’s nothing dainty about me. I have a large body, UK size 8EEE feet, a loud belly laugh when I’m amused, a belter of a singing voice, etc. I can’t hide, nor do I wish to! The approach of summer fills some women with dread because they’re...
Hair story

Hair story

After having long locs for 13 years, I made the decision to have the ‘big chop’ a few years ago.  Don’t get me wrong, I loved my hair and used to enjoy having it styled, especially in an updo at the hairdressers, but I reached a point where I was longing for a change....
The Swimsuit Edition

The Swimsuit Edition

When I was in secondary school in Barbados, we were given notes to take home to get permission to start swimming lessons.  I never took the note home because the very thought of being seen in a swimsuit filled me with dread.  The 13 year old me felt ashamed of her...