

Why Victoria Quit: You're Not Finna Kill Me
After a decade working as an editor at a Black women's lifestyle site, Victoria left due to burn out betrayal.
As Told To Veronica Wells-Puoane
Dec 11, 20215 min read


Why Olesha Quit: I Was Exhausted
Olesha Haskett, a former schoolteacher, explained why exhaustion made her leave education and gave her time to devote to her photography.
As Told To Veronica Wells-Puoane
Dec 4, 20216 min read


Why Danyelle Quit: I Gave That Job My Power
Danyelle Thomas shares why she had to leave her job as an HR consultant in our series about Black women and The Great Resignation.
As Told To Veronica Wells-Puoane
Nov 20, 20218 min read


An Open Letter To MadameNoire
After more than a decade working for the Black women's lifestyle publication, former editor Veronica Wells says goodbye.
Veronica Wells-Puoane
Nov 6, 20213 min read


My Therapist Taught Me: Overextending Was My Trauma Response
After years of avoiding it, Tanya Jefferies started going to therapy during the pandemic. She learned how she was operating from trauma.
As Told To Veronica Wells-Puoane
Oct 30, 20215 min read


My Therapist Taught Me: Make Peace With Uncertainty
Caron has consistently been in therapy for over 20 years. She talks lessons learned, advocating for yourself and the courage to do the work.
As Told To Veronica Wells-Puoane
Oct 23, 20214 min read


My Therapist Taught Me: I Took My First Love Into My Other Relationships
For the first story in our "My Therapist Taught Me" series, Imani shares how she learned she carried her first love into new relationships.
As Told To Veronica Wells-Puoane
May 8, 20219 min read


Why I Left: It Was Only Going To Get Worse
Gabrielle Inés never thought she'd be a Black trans women suffering partner violence. But that's where her relationship was headed.
As Told To Veronica Wells-Puoane
Mar 27, 20219 min read


Why I Left: I Can't Trust Him Anymore
Monique Jackson thought she and her husband were doing just fine. But when he up and left, she had to face some hard truths.
As Told To Veronica Wells-Puoane
Mar 20, 202110 min read