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Sporadically Ratchet Southern Belle
“What sets you apart can sometimes feel like a burden and it's not. And a lot of the time, it's what makes you great.” -Emma Stone
The Sporadically Ratchet Southern Belle blog serves as a vessel for me to express myself with transparency and authenticity. My hope is to inspire others to do the same. There is freedom in owning who you are! So, sit back, relax, and read on.
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Why Loyalty is Totally Overrated
Whenever someone lists what they look for in a partner or a friend, loyalty is always high on the list. There are tons of songs begging...
Whitney
Jul 24, 20233 min read
Struggle With Self-Discipline? Me too. Let’s Talk About it!
What happens when you run out of motivation? There’s always a lot of talk about finding motivation to do the things we need to do. We...
Whitney
Jun 11, 20235 min read
One Year Later: Can We Talk About Grief?
My mother passed away a year ago today. My life was forever changed. The last year of my life has been a whirlwind of emotions and...
Whitney
Mar 9, 20238 min read
Shut the F**k Up!
In life, one of the biggest lessons I've learned is to shut the f**ck up! I know this sounds crazy, but it is a huge key to knowing...
Whitney
Jan 27, 20234 min read
If They Wanted To, They Would…or Maybe Not
“If they wanted to, they would” is a trendy phrase on social media nowadays. The thought behind this statement is that people make time...
Whitney
Dec 1, 20225 min read
Can You Mess Up the Divine Plan for Your Life?
Whether you believe in God, the universe, Buddha, several Gods, or just a higher power in general, most of us believe that a divine plan...
Whitney
Nov 10, 20223 min read
The Truth About Forgiveness
Psychologists define forgiveness as a conscious, deliberate decision to release feelings of resentment or vengeance toward a person or...
Whitney
Oct 20, 20224 min read
The Power in Taking Back Your Energy
Have you ever felt drained? Maybe you didn’t even know why you felt that way. You just found yourself feeling depleted and struggling to...
Whitney
Sep 28, 20224 min read
What is Colorism?
Colorism is "prejudice or discrimination against individuals with a dark skin tone, typically among people of the same ethnic or racial...
Whitney
Jul 22, 20223 min read
What Do You Love About Yourself?
The first counselor I had challenged me to write a list of things I loved about myself. It wasn’t hard to list a few things off the top,...
Whitney
Jun 4, 20225 min read
When is Enough Going to Be Enough?
I had a completely different blog almost ready to post this week, but I can’t skip over what has happened. Here it is a week or so later,...
Whitney
May 25, 20223 min read
Grieving: It's a Process
Grief definitely has a mind of its own. You cannot predict how you will react or what emotions you may go through. There’s no playbook or...
Whitney
May 8, 20224 min read
In tough times...look for the lessons!
In the midst of the Covid fiasco, I lost my job. I never really talked about it except with close friends and family. In 2018, the...
Whitney
Dec 15, 20216 min read
A Time to Give Thanks
Gratitude is an expression of appreciation for what you have and just taking notice of the goodness in life. Feeling grateful boosts...
Whitney
Nov 24, 20214 min read
Sometimes, starting is the hardest part...
Over the last few months, I have been pushing really hard to make a career field change and I'm finally making some headway. I've spent...
Whitney
Oct 31, 20216 min read
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