Conversations With Yaya

Is it possible for a man and woman to have a solid FRIENDSHIP, if they were once in a sexual relationship?

For those of you that have a loved one in an abusive relationship, never, ever stop pouring into her. I know it's hard, I know her actions may make it seem as if it's all falling on deaf ears, but I promise you...she hears you. Visit byayanaellis.com or Amazon for a copy of my 10th release, Full Circle - A Renewed History. My story of triumph and survival after leaving an abusive relations...

The only people that are pissed that you set boundaries are the ones that benefit from taking advantage of you when you didn't have any. PROTECT YA NECK! Is it hard for you to set boundaries?

Let's kick the month off right, discussing a topic so near and dear to my heart. This month every Wednesday a song and conversation with yaya will be centered around the topic of Domestic Violence. This is an intro topic/episode, but let's discuss holding your loved one accountable when h/she is the abuser... Visit byayanaellis.com or Amazon for a copy of my 10th release, Full Circle - A R...

Woman to Woman, Shirley was doing way too much! The clothes on his back. The car he drives. Girl...get a grip! Leave your comments below.

You can be addicted to a certain kind of sadness. You deserve so much better than what has happened to you and you know it, so what are you going to do about it because newsflash: NOBODY'S COMING TO SAVE YOU!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I think Mary J. Blige said it so perfectly. Every lyric to this song is everything that needs to be said when it comes down to your life and how you show up in the world. When you're feeling down, you should never fake it! Leave a comment!

Say man... I know there are some things that are beyond our control and I'm praying for you all, praying for myself too. But outside of those things we all know that life got hands! BUT FIGHT BACK!!!!!!!! Abeg! Now go have the day you deserve.

Fucc You vs Forgiveness: Dare I say that I've reached a point in my life where I'm 90% sure that forgiving people is overrated. Folks know what they be doin!

Love after Domestic Violence is no easy fete. Lets talk about this like adults.

Reconciliation after being abandoned by a friend or loved one after you leave your abusive relationship. Should you or would you forgive them? Let's talk like adults. Full Circle-A Renewed History available on Byayanaellis.com and Amazon.

The Cassie and Diddy case as it's been dubbed has of course brought up some thoughts about the backlash women get when they decide to tell their side of the story and why they stay silent for so long. Full Circle - A Renewed History available on byayanaellis.com and Amazon

Lets talk like adults. Carin had serious daddy issues and it affected her choice in men for a while. What about you? Do you think the way you're raised affects your decisions as an adult as it pertains to your personal life? Full Circle - A Renewed History available on Byayanaellis.com and Amazon

With knowledge and wisdom comes understanding. Let's talk like adults about the "why now" question when it pertains to partner abuse

let's discuss what happens the first time your abuser ... abuses you...and you forgive go back. let's talk like adults. based off my book Full Circle - A Renewed History available on Byayanaellis.com or Amazon

I saved the best for last. These women gave me my flowers and turned my booksigning into a much needed love fest that I didn't realize I needed. I heard you I RECEIVE IT❤️ I will play this video whenever I feel like giving up. Thank God for solid women.

Based off of my book Full Circle - A Renewed History, let's talk like adults about loving and supporting someone through their distress, shall we? It's not easy watching a loved one be in a relationship that isn't positive or healthy, especially if it's an abusive one. So, what do you do? How do you deal?

Why did I choose to remix a book from 15 years ago? Press Play To Find Out! Full Circle - A Renewed History available on Byayanaellis.com

I just released my 10th book based on my life ...back when I was in an abusive relationship.... babyyyy last week was all church so I didn't even get to dive into the conversation like I thought I would but it's all good!!! We're gonna dive in now! Available on www.byayanaellis.com

Hey! So I wrapped up behind the books with my 9th book Daughters with chapters No Happy Holidays, Count On Me, Dear Mama, Whoop Shoop Shoop, Faded Pictures and Gotta Find My Way Back. Naomi is in deep deep deep trouble and if all else fails, Shantel will never ever forgive Jameela. But Shantel has other things going on and her mother has some serious questions to be answered!!! It may be too late...

What's done in the dark eventually comes to light over the next few chapters. When Jameela's man is finally exposed in front of everyone, he claps back by revealing conversations they had during "pillow talk" costing her, to lose her most meaningful relationships. Shantel and Yusef struggle with the reality of their past coming back. Naomi finds herself alone and in a dark scary space in life.

Naomi reaches a turning point in her personal life and decides to end things with one of her sex partners after an uncomfortable encounter

Author Ayana Ellis discusses the premise of her 9th book Daughters and catches you up on the chapters she's discussed so far. Daughters available on Amazon Subscribe to Byayanaellis.com for updates on new releases and merch.

CH 14: Somethin Somethin Just Aint Right Jameelas eyes is now open to what her girls were saying in earlier chapters. Shes livid when her man doesn't come home after a night out with the boys. CH 15 I Apologize The girls reluctantly meet Jameela for brunch to hear her out after the disrespect she spewed over dinner months ago. Boundaries are set and true emotions are revealed.

Hey y'all hey! Here's what you'll find out in Chapters 11-13 1. Somebody spun the block and got married. 2. We finally meet Jameela's "man" Gerrod and boy is he something else!!! 3. Nasty Work has happened and sets the tone for what's to come! Daughters by Ayana Ellis available on Amazon