Ese D.
Loving Food…and Learning to Love My Body
This piece requires a trigger warning for disordered eating and body image issues. I encourage you to continue to read even if this is a continuous struggle for you. My hope is that my...
Why I Am Back in School In My Forties
Some months ago, I was experiencing a personal crisis that required some self care in the form of talking to a friend who knows me well and speaks the truth in love. After almost...
How to Honor and Celebrate Your Girlfriends
When I reflect on my many blessings in this life, my girlfriends are always in the top five. Women have always played an essential role in my life. I saw my mother and her...
Houston’s Top 10 Ice Cream Shops
Updated July 2023
It's July, and it's hot. In my home, we eat an insane amount of ice cream. Since it's National Ice Cream Month, my family decided to explore our city and try out...
Where to Celebrate Juneteenth in Houston
There are lots of events happening around town for you to celebrate Juneteenth in Houston with the whole family this year.
I only learned about Juneteenth just over a decade ago, before it was recognized...
How I Prioritize My Family’s Mental Health
As an older millennial, I didn’t grow up learning about what it means to care for my mental health. I saw my immigrant mother work incessantly to help provide for our family. Rest wasn’t...
A Winding Road to Motherhood: My Infertility Story
First comes love, then comes marriage, then comes a baby in a baby carriage. Right? As it turns out, not for everyone. This nursery rhyme didn’t quite play out for me as I recited...
Adult Friendship x 2: The Search for Couple Friends
We all agree that making friends as an adult is hard, but doable. But if you are part of a couple, finding other couples you have chemistry with and can navigate life with seems...
How My Single, Kid-Free Friends Help Me Survive Motherhood
It’s a cool evening with just my thoughts and worship music in the background. The kids finally went down after a night of fun with their cousins. It’s also the night my husband...
Old Dog, New Tricks: How I’m Continuing to Learn As I Age
There’s an old saying, you can’t teach an old dog new tricks. I’ve never been a fan of a that saying. Maybe because I don’t know much about dogs. Maybe the saying is true...