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People always tell me, ā€œI don’t know what I’d do if I lost my mom.ā€

I hate to tell you this… but if you’re lucky, one day you’re gonna find out.

People will disappoint you. Life will humble you. Grief will change you.

But me? I’m gonna keep honoring my mama every chance I get.

Now… housekeeping.

Still banned from the #VSU Alumni Fashion Show… and honestly, that still feels on brand. I still might crash the runway though. I’m a Sagittarius—we’re the only zodiac sign with a weapon. šŸ¤·šŸ¾ā€ā™€ļø

Belvedere still sucks as a brand. Petersburg… we’re good. Growth looks good on us.

Shoutout to It’s #Krewe, @itscookieb and #Rhude for the jacket… and to the lame… I mean, child of God… I took it back from. Bless his heart. 🧔 by @nola_b23
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3 months ago
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BIG HOMIES TO THE CORE — SEASON 5

I don’t fully know how this season is going to come together yet…
but God does. And honestly, that’s the only person who needs to know.

This year, the table is intentional.
There will be cuts. There will be clarity.
And there will be conversations that matter.

In no particular order, the Season 5 Big Homies lineup:

Ace Boogie
Akeem Ali
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Skrap
Dad
NyJuan
Kervin Cotten
Mani Dukes
Larry June

That’s it. That’s the list.
Big Homies to the CORE.
Season 5 loading… drops on 12/26/26 🧔 by @nola_b23
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4 months ago
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Still banned from the VSU Alumni Fashion Show… and honestly, that still feels on brand.

Belvedere still sucks as a brand. Petersburg, we’re good. Growth looks good on us.

Shoutout to It’s #krewe @itscookieb and #Rhude for the jacket, and the not so kind gentleman I took it back from… bless his heart.

And for today’s ā€œTalk Me Through Itā€ā€¦ dating has gotten weird, women are tired, men are tired, and using intimacy as currency has officially gotten out of hand.

Men’s Mental Health Month, Pride Month, and all this chaos in between… let’s talk about it.

#VSU DatingTalk #MensMentalHealthMonth by @nola_b23
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4 months ago
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Talk Me Through It is back… finally.

My apologies for the wait — I meant to do this three days ago, but life was lifing, and I was somewhere trying to gather my thoughts and my edges.

First things first: housekeeping.

I am still banned from the #VSU Alumni Fashion Show… allegedly, officially, spiritually, and administratively. I may crash the runway again this year for fun, because respectfully, nobody else walked on it last year.

Belvedere is still bad for my spirit.

And Petersburg… we’re on the mend.

Also, since my last episode, my beautiful mother has gone on to be with the Lord. I miss her deeply, and I’m learning how to keep moving with her love still covering me.

Shoutout to #rhude for the jacket — and shoutout to the gentleman I took it back from. I hope you’re well. I hope you’ve healed. I hope you learned.

Shoutout to #krewe for keeping me shady and cute.

And shoutout to @itscookieb for the pins — go find them on her website and support the real ones.

Now please enjoy the story of why I’m banned from the VSU Alumni Fashion Show.

Because apparently… when I said ā€œrunway,ā€ I thought that included me. Enjoysssssss 🧔 by @nola_b23
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4 months ago
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8:30pm… Well… this is the last Talk Me Through It. 🧔

I’ve been talking about this fashion show for damn near a year, so I’m genuinely sad that it isn’t happening. Regardless of everything that happened between us, I never wanted the show to fail. I would’ve much rather been somewhere getting dressed, being dramatic, and giving y’all my unsolicited commentary from the sidelines. šŸ˜‚

That was always the point of Talk Me Through It anyway… to be whimsical, honest, raw, a little funny, and give my perspective without being cruel. It was never supposed to be shade.

Now… did I want a four-page message explaining all the ways I’m apparently a terrible person? No. šŸ˜‚
Did I want multiple phone calls, messages, and a ā€œpull upā€? Also no.

I mean… damn. At least take me to dinner first. šŸ˜­šŸ˜‚
I would’ve preferred a conversation, some understanding, and maybe an appetizer.

But here we are.

I’m sad the show isn’t happening, I genuinely wish things had gone differently, and I can still appreciate what the experience gave me… including Talk Me Through It.

So we’re closing this little chapter with love, humor, and absolutely no desire to fight anybody.

Talk Me Through It is officially retired.

But don’t worry…
Drinking & Thinking coming soon. šŸ„ƒšŸ˜‚šŸ§”

Because apparently I still have thoughts. by @nola_b23
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13 days ago
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6 months… sheesh.

Some days it feels like yesterday, and some days it feels like I’ve lived a whole lifetime without you.

Grief is strange like that. I’m learning how to carry it, how to keep living, how to laugh without feeling guilty, and how to love you in a way that doesn’t require you to still be here.

And I’m really trying. Some days better than others, but I’m trying.

I miss you, Ma. More than I could ever put into a caption. 🧔

6 months down… and somehow I’m still finding you everywhere. 🧔 by @nola_b23
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a month ago
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Housekeeping first: I’m still banned from the #VSUAlumniFashionShow. Belvedere is still horrible — never again. šŸ˜‚ And Petersburg… we’re good. Growth. Look at God. šŸ™ŒšŸ¾

Shoutout to #Krewe, #Rhude and Cookie B. 🧔

Now… talk me through it.

My baby is TEN. 🄹
The Grim Reaper is a funky ho.
And apparently grief gets worse before it gets better… which feels disrespectful, but okay.
I’m learning you have GOT to find your tribe — the people who can sit in the hard stuff with you and still remind you that life is worth living.

Also… somebody check on Stevie Wonder and Sade. I’m serious. šŸ˜­šŸ˜‚

We got some things to discuss.

#TalkMeThroughIt #Grief GriefJourney GriefSupport GriefAndLoss GriefIsLove GriefWork LifeAfterLoss LivingWithGrief HealingJourney GriefAwareness ProcessingGrief Grieving MotherLoss MotherlessDaughters by @nola_b23
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a month ago
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10. 🧔

And somehow, my baby is becoming this young man right in front of me.

Now when Carter sees a beautiful sunset, he’ll stop and say, ā€œMama, look!ā€ And I’ll ask him, ā€œWhat does that make you think about?ā€

ā€œNana.ā€

Every single time. 🄹

He is so kind. So considerate. He has his daddy’s charm and my wit — so Lord, please help us all. šŸ˜‚ He’s an old man like his Pop, sitting cross-legged while he reads a book, and he has this strong little sense of self that I hope he never loses.

I really, really like who he is.

Of course I miss my baby. I miss the little hands, the little voice, all those tiny versions of him that I thought I’d have forever.

But one of the greatest gifts of being his mama has been realizing that I get to fall in love with every version of him.

The baby.
The little boy.
And now, this thoughtful, funny, charming, beautifully complicated 10-year-old young man he’s becoming.

Happy 10th birthday, Carter. 🧔

Watching you grow is one of the greatest privileges of my life. I pray you always know how deeply you are loved, how proud I am to be your mama, and how grateful I am for exactly who God made you to be.

Here’s to 10, my love. 🧔 by @nola_b23
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a month ago
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Happy Father’s Day, NyJuan.

This may be an old picture, but one thing has never changed — Carter still looks at you with that same admiration. He really looks up to you and wants to be just like his dad.

And while we may not have been able to figure out marriage, we definitely figured out how to show up for our son. I’m grateful that we’ve been able to co-parent with love, maturity, and grace.

Thank you for continuing to help guide Carter into becoming the best man he can be. You are graceful, kind, present, and steady in ways that matter more than words can explain.

I’m grateful for the opportunity to parent alongside you.
Happy Father’s Day. 🧔 by @nola_b23
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4 months ago
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Happy Father’s Day to my dad.

A Marine. A Sergeant Major. A protector. A provider. A man who has lived a life of strength, discipline, sacrifice, and service.

I’m grateful for the ways you’ve shown up, the lessons you’ve taught me, and the foundation you helped give me. As I get older, I understand more and more that love doesn’t always look soft — sometimes it looks like sacrifice, consistency, correction, protection, and doing what needs to be done.

Thank you for being my dad. Thank you for being part of the reason I know how to stand tall, keep going, and take care of the people I love.

Happy Father’s Day. I love you and I honor you today. 🧔 by @nola_b23
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4 months ago
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A quarter of a year.

It’s been messy. Held. Shocking. Beautiful. Fear-filled. Faith-filled. And still so hard to fully understand who I am without her here.

My mom covered me in ways I’m still discovering. And now, without her physically here, it’s just me… and the version of her that still lives in my heart.

Some days I feel strong. Some days I feel like a little girl looking for her mama. Most days, it’s both.

I miss her deeply.

And I’m really trying. 🧔 by @nola_b23
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4 months ago
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