Blessed & Curvy

  Learning to Trust Again: A Journey of Healing and Growth Trust is one of the most fragile yet powerful forces in our lives. It binds relationships, fosters connection, and makes us feel safe and seen. But when trust is broken, the hurt can run deep, leaving scars that make us question everyone and everything. I know this feeling all too well. There was a time when I wore my heart on my sleeve, believing in the goodness of people without hesitation. Then came the betrayals—the lies, the broken promises, and the disappointments. Each experience felt like a brick being added to the wall I built around my heart, and before I knew it, I was no longer just cautious—I was closed off. The world felt safer that way. If I didn’t trust anyone, I couldn’t be hurt. But here’s the thing about living behind walls: it’s lonely. I realized that by shielding myself from pain, I was also shutting out joy, connection, and the possibility of something beautiful. I didn’t want to be defined by my fear...

  By: Patricia A. Saunders Years ago I was writing a poem for one of my books and the song came to me "What A Difference A Day  Makes". I was overwhelmed with emotions because on that day I listened to the words fully. " What a difference a day makes Twenty-four little hours Brought the sun and the flowers Where there used to be rain My yesterday was blue, dear Today I'm a part of you, dear My lonely nights are through, dear Since you said you were mine" As we prepare to end the first month of 2021 and are going into February. I am wishing for those that  are single and during the pandemic your dating life has been either paused or altered that you find love.  I love interviewing both men and women on what they are looking for in a relationship. Speaking to  all generations, those that have been married, are married and some that never want to be married.  The common thread is everyone says  they wanted love from a partner, spouse and or friend that in...