A Black Girl Speaks — growing up

They're Talking About YOU!

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They're Talking About YOU!

Hey! I hate to break it to you, but there's a group of people that have been spilling the tea on you! 

I hope that I haven't let the cat out of the bag. But I must admit there will always be people talking about you whether good or bad. With the invention of social media such as Instagram and Facebook you can see who's been viewing your stories. 

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Why Losing Those Fake Friends Isn't So Bad

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Why Losing Those Fake Friends Isn't So Bad

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Want To Know Who Your Friends Are?

Either go through a hard time, or start a business. If you’re trying to manifest your dreams into reality you will have a rude awakening once you discover some friends or even family won’t always be the first to support you. But that’s okay because it’s a huge world out there waiting to find out all about what you have to offer.

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Ryder's Block-Meet Ryder Daniels

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Ryder's Block-Meet Ryder Daniels

My name is Ryder Marie Daniels. A writer from Chicago. I struggled to get to be the bad chick that I am right now. I been through it all. Trust me baby, you wouldn’t want to walk through my damn shoes that’s for sure. You know they say a little girl’s first best friend is her mother and her first love is her daddy. But not for me…I never met my father and as for my mother…let me tell you the story of how a chaotic relationship with my egg donor turned me into a force to be wrecking with.

 

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From Detroit 2 Cali: My Story

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From Detroit 2 Cali: My Story

I want to introduce myself, I’m Janae Marie. A woman born in Michigan…grew up in Detroit. The city of Hitsville, Motown, GM, Better Made, The Tigers, The Pistons and so much more! I grew up in a single parent household. Before you write me off. I believe that I did pretty well for myself. But more about that later.

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