From Creepin 2 Preachin

Thanks so much and let’s keep this conversation going Let me tell y'all something--going back wasn't easy, but it was familiar.  Comfortable in an uncomfortable kind of way.  We still laughed, we still had fun, and we even moved in together on Colorado Avenue NW.  But to be real, that place was a dump.  I knew deep down it wasn't where we were meant to be.  So I made a move and got...

Thanks so much and let’s keep this conversation going Listeners, have you ever ignored your gut, stayed too long, made excuses---only to find out you were right all along? That something wasn't sitting right because something wasn't right?   When I finally pressed him for the truth, he looked me dead in the eye and said, yes--he was seeing someone else.  Imagine that. My heart didn'...

Thanks so much and let’s keep this conversation going Let me ask y'all something---have you ever put a wrecking ball to your own life?  Because I did.  I shut down my feelings, shut down my affection, and started nitpicking, picking cat fights over nothing.  Just because I didn't understand this peace I had in the relationship.  And honestly, maybe deep down...I was addicted to chaos. Ha...

Thanks so much and let’s keep this conversation going I want to be honest with you----I found myself asking, What's wrong with you? I had everything I thought I wanted: a great job, good benefits, my house in order, and a good man by my side.  On paper, life looked perfect.  But deep inside, I was uncomfortable, restless, almost like something was missing.  I couldn't figure out why.  Wh...

Thanks so much and let’s keep this conversation going Life can hit you with the unexpected all at once.  I had a new job, a new car and a brand-new work shift-all happening at the same time.  It was exciting but overwhelming.  One thing that stayed on my mind was whether I was spending enough time with my son through all the changes.  Have you ever had life pile up on you like that? How did you ha...

Thanks so much and let’s keep this conversation going This week, I'm pulling back the curtain on a chapter of my life that tested every ounce of my strength.  I was deep in the trenches of hard, grueling training---far from home, missing my son, and questioning if I could really make it through.  I wanted to quit.  I wanted to run home where it was safe and familiar.  But my mom gave me some...

Thanks so much and let’s keep this conversation going Hey listeners, today I want to open up about something that caught me off guard.  There was a time when life finally got quiet---no drama, no chaos, just peace.  Everything seemed to be falling into place.  But instead of feeling happy, I felt uncomfortable.  It was like I didn't know how to live without the noise and the mess.  I started...

Thanks so much and let’s keep this conversation going Listeners, I want to take a moment and be real with you about turning 30.  It wasn't just a birthday--it felt like a crossroads.  I didn't want to let go of my twenties.  I wasn't ready.  I had tears not just because another years had passed, but because I felt like I was losing a part of myself--my youth, my wildness, my freedom...

Thanks so much and let’s keep this conversation going Listeners, everything started to click for me--life was finally moving in the right direction.  I had a new beau, a new job, and I was got a promotion and feeling proud of the growth I was making.  We began taking trips back and forth to New York City with our dog, Sheba, creating memories that still warm my heart.  My son even found a big brot...

Thanks so much and let’s keep this conversation going Listeners, let me take you back to one of the most healing parts of my journey--Friday Night Date Nights with my son.  Every week, we made it a tradition.  Just the two of us.  Whether we were walking through the mall, catching a movie, flipping through magazines at Border, or screaming at the top of our lungs on rollercoasters at Six Flags--it...

Thanks so much and let’s keep this conversation going Listeners, there came a time when I had to face the painful reality of my ex-husband's repeated marital affairs.  I stayed, hoping things would get better-for me and especially for my son.  I held on, believing love and loyalty might eventually change the situation.  But one day, something in me shifted.  I knew I deserved peace.  So I mad...

Thanks so much and let’s keep this conversation going Listeners, this episode is close to my heart because it's about how experience became my greatest teacher.  I started out as a security guard--no experience, just a heart full of hope and a mind willing to learn.  I faced a lot of doubt, a lot of mistakes, and moments where I questioned if I was enough.  But every stumble taught me how to...

Thanks so much and let’s keep this conversation going Sometimes you take a leap and trust that somehow you'll land on your feet--and that's what I did.  I left my job at the jail, but I did have another opportunity waiting for me as an executive assistance.  It felt like a fresh start.  But life got heavy again--the responsibilities, the bills, raising my son alone while my spouse stayed...

Thanks so much and let’s keep this conversation going I want to take a moment to talk about something that's been heavy on my heart.  I loved that man---deeply.  Through all the ups and downs, through the silence and the storms, my love for him was real.  And when he asked me to raise a baby...while we were still married...it wasn't something I took lightly, I actually considered it.  I...

Thanks so much and let’s keep this conversation going To my listeners, I want to share something real--from the heart.  I had so much passion in my past, a deep desire to love and be loved, to build something meaningful.  I gave my all, even when it meant letting go of my own identity--my family.  I was willing to make sacrifices for love, for commitment.  But looking back, I also carry regrets.  ...

Thanks so much and let’s keep this conversation going Life has a way of shifting, sometimes in ways we don't expect.  The tide started changing for me when I found myself juggling so much--motherhood, work, and the uncertainty of home life.  There were moments I don't know if my husband would still have a job, if rent would get paid, or even if he'd have a new girlfriend.  But in th...

Thanks so much and let’s keep this conversation going Let's talk about one of those moments when life felt like it was finally coming--together--only for the past to come knocking.  Everything was going well, and then my ex-resurfaced.  He came back, not just with words but with a ring, a proposal, and a promise of a fresh start.  And I said yes.  Before I knew it, I had packed up my life and...

Thanks so much and let’s keep this conversation going When I moved back to 1505, the house was full of life--people everywhere, laugher, and the kind of warmth only home can bring.  My granny, known for her famous Eastern Star card games, was always in the kitchen cooking up some soul food that would have you licking your fingers.  My uncle, an executive chef who had traveled the world, brought hi...

Thanks so much and let’s keep this conversation going I want to take y'all back to where it all started. My ex-husband and I grew up on the same block--our moms grew up together, and the whole neighborhood felt like home sweet home.  It was the kind of place where everybody knew each other, where childhood memories were made.   Years later, while I was working at the jail, we crossed paths ag...

Thanks so much and let’s keep this conversation going Imagine hearing your name whispering softly, enticingly:  "Renee, Come Out to Play... " The streets had a way of calling my name, pulling me back into their darkness, making promises they never intended to keep.  Each time I returned, the price was heavier, the scars deeper.  I found myself pregnant again-this time, nearing losing my...

Thanks so much and let’s keep this conversation going Ladies I want to share a moment I call my "All Hail to the Jail" experience.  Yes, it's raw, but it's real.  During one of the toughest periods in my life, I found myself gaining invaluable skills of the next leg of my journey.  Despite how difficult and challenging my supervisor made things for me, I refused to be defined b...

Thanks so much and let’s keep this conversation going In this episode, Not Dressed for This Mess, I'm sharing the story of my last confrontation with my ex--the final straw that showed me just how much I've grown.  I wasn't prepared for the drama, but I was more than ready to shut it down and walk away with  my peace intact.  It was a reminder that not every battle deserves our ener...

Thanks so much and let’s keep this conversation going Before I found my true purpose, I had a layover in life working as a receptionist at a daycare.  I spent my days answering phones, handling daily tasks, and greeting parents with a smile.  But even in that role, I stayed focused on learning different skills because I knew it was just a stepping stone to bigger and better things.  Through it all...

Thanks so much and let’s keep this conversation going To my teen moms, I want you to know I wasn't ready to be a mom.  I didn't even know how to change a diaper and had to ask my granny for help and guidance.  Over time, my motherly instincts kicked in, but I was still young and wanted to enjoy life.  I loved DC GoGo music, so much as that I when I went out, I would leave a cassette tape...

Thanks so much and let’s keep this conversation going Don't miss Episode 17, I'm the Papa.  In this episode I share how I made the final decision to close the door on my ex for good-no more me and him, ever.  You'll hear the shocking story of how he tried to claim my son as his, even though the real father had his own doubts.  It's a story of breaking ties, facing the truth, an...