Black Maternal Health Week ’25 – My Second Pregnancy Journey
Happy April. This month brings a flurry of emotions. My youngest turns one. I’m immensely grateful and joy-filled when I ...
Black History Month 2022: Black Health and Wellness
I celebrate black life and stories, past and present every day. But today is the last day of Black History Month and in light of this ...
I’m a Momma to a One-Year Old!
My pregnancy journey was one filled with angst and concern. I wanted a healthy baby and carefully watched my blood ...
Black Maternal Health Week ’21: A Snippet of My Pregnancy Journey
Sporting my “Trust Black Women” tee and “Black Mamas Matter” tote, I arrived at the OB-GYN’s office for my first pre-natal appointment. Extra as it may have seemed, my intention was to set the tone for how I wanted to be treated during my pregnancy. While I chose a black OB-GYN knowing that ...
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Protecting My Joy, Still Carrying Hope: A T1D’s Reflection on Racism, America and the Diabetes Community
All images by my husband, Alfred Sarpeh. I’m protecting my joy. I’m catching my breath. I took an intentional break from the diabetes online community in June because being black in America is hard. The mental toll of the pandemic was taxing enough, especially as as a member of a vulnerable ...
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A Fresh Wind: “Diabetic Living” Feature and JDRF Impact Grant
February was great to me. I celebrate #blackhistorymonth every day, but did appreciate the added attention to the accomplishments and legacies of my black ancestors and heroes. Adding to the magic of that month was another occasion worthy of celebration—being published in Diabetic ...
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Reflecting on Year Three…
Three years ago around this time, I started Just a Little Suga’. I had finally emerged from the dark hole of processing my grandmother’s diabetes-related death, and felt ready to share my story of grief with anyone who would listen. In fact, one of my initial posts highlighted the trauma and ...
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