Yemoja Speaks

This is a preview of emotional control. If you like this preview let me know and I’ll release the full episode sooner.

Just sharing that I have not abandoned my baby. I had to take a step back but I will be back.

I have a hard time developing a relationship with myself becauee I care deeply about the relationships with others. I prioritize the emotions and actions of others as I hide my emotional struggles. However, developing a relationship with myself has become the most important thing to me. Let’s talk about the setback we have by prioritizing others over ourselves. If you like this podcast topic let m...

People make jokes about us reverting back to an old version of ourselves through habits or behaviors because they are uncomfortable with our change. They want us to stay at the level that they are comfortable with because they haven’t started their journey to change so our new energy disruption their spirit. Let’s discuss it!

When we fast the body, soul, and the mind we understand how we are responsible for our own happiness. Our negative experiences doesn’t define our joy but it helps to shape our identity. Let’s talk about it!

Foster youth have resources that need to be discussed and Ohio Action and YAB is hosting its annual youth summit to discuss the resources. If you would like to attend please visit the website at

Many times what holds us back is the belief that we aren’t worth it. We have been told that we aren’t good enough so we believe it and treat ourselves according to the thoughts of others. Don’t hold yourself back. You are worth it and you deserve it!

You have rights and amazing perspectives to give. Listen to other foster youth and alum give their perspective and experience in foster care.

Unfortunately Darnell T. life was taken by his temporary foster mother February 2024. We are discussing his case.

We want to be successful but sometimes the fear holds us back. We fear success, opinions, or failure but that doesn’t mean we cannot accomplish our goals. We can do it through the fear. Let’s talk about it. Follow me on Instagram @yemojaspeaks #facing fears, #understandingmyself, #authenticself

Many times we say we want the truth but honest can be hurtful and we want to resist it. I find myself resisting the truth when someone calls me out and holds me accountable. I want to become better but listening to my flaws is difficult. Let’s discuss it. Follow on Yemojaspeaks on IG.

I deleted emotional regulation and uploaded affirming emotions in its place last week. If you haven’t listened to that episode please go listen. Bonus there is another episode being released today at noon. Thank you for listening and supporting this podcast.

As we recognize how we feel we are able to affirm that we have those emotions to work through them. I deleted my previous episode about emotional regulation but within this episode we discuss social situations that we can find ourselves in where we need to regulate our emotions by naming them, or biting our tongue in intense emotions.

Many of us have areas where we have been neglected by our caretakers but as we step into adulthood, we take on the responsibility to parent ourselves. I discuss 9 ways to start I. Your self-parenting journey.

When we reach 18 years old we think we are grown and can do what grownups do. However, sometimes we aren’t prepared to really discipline ourselves like the adults have done. I talk about my experience with the adulting process.

Talking about the supportive circle that I had to create around me which being in foster care and how it helped and hurt me.

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My parents decisions reflect their upbringing while mine reflect the endless possibilities because the overwhelming support given to me. We have moments in our lives that we can choose to take the advise from others or choose the same situations as our family. What is your decision?

I don’t allow others to join in my quiet moments of reflecting but I decided to step out of my comfort zone. I invited someone to join me to reflect and plan our futures together. It turned out nice and it helps both of us to be accountable. Find someone to share your goals with so they can hold you to them.

Many times we don’t believe in our journey because we are too focused on others. I had to slow down and appreciate my journey and who I am becoming.

Silent tears poem. Sometimes our pain is what pushes us into our purpose. I have used writing as a way to express my pain and connect with others.

Our mental houses are clutter while we look to find our missing shoe we thought we put in the closet. Organized chaos is a contradiction, attached to traumatic experiences. Diving deeper into my trama by addressing it by the name, my failed relationships with my siblings due to being in foster care. Being in foster care is traumatizing but not being able to share a connection with your family is m...

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Have you felt that you were being rejected by your biological and foster family? Maybe you felt like you didn’t fit in their square box because you are a circle. I have too but didn’t know how I felt about until I became an adult. Rejection hurts but should be acknowledged. Follow me on Instagram and TikTok @yemojaspeaks

When difficult times come what do you do? I find myself on the verge of giving up until I remember my purpose. I reflect over my journey and all of my decisions. While I do not make excuses for my choices I do understand that my decisions were made based on my emotions and limit information. As I think about my future I know that my past will always be there to remind me of my decisions. However,...