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Being Loved By A Black Woman Taught Me How To Love Myself: Ashley and Brianne

Veronica Wells-Puoane

Feb 14
4 min

Being Loved By A Black Woman Taught Me How To Love Myself: Ashley and Brianne

For Valentine's Day, Ashley Maxwell shares her love story with her wife Brianne.

My Husband Doesn't Come Before My Child

Veronica Wells-Puoane

Nov 12, 2022
5 min

My Husband Doesn't Come Before My Child

In church, we're taught that your spouse should come before your child. But this author does not agree, at all.

My Therapist Taught Me: I Took My First Love Into My Other Relationships

As Told To Veronica Wells-Puoane

May 8, 2021
9 min

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.

Why I Left: I Can't Trust Him Anymore

As Told To Veronica Wells-Puoane

Mar 20, 2021
10 min

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.

Why I Left: I Was Always Losing

As Told To Veronica Wells-Puoane

Mar 13, 2021
13 min

Why I Left: I Was Always Losing

Ten years after she began a relationship with her ex-husband, Brittny reflects on why the marriage was a mistake and why she left.

Why I Left: God Told Me To Run!

As Told To Veronica Wells-Puoane

Mar 6, 2021
15 min

Why I Left: God Told Me To Run!

Ashanti recounts leaving her 20+ year relationship rife with infidelity and children fathered outside of her marriage.

My Friend Is A Married Mean Girl

As Told To Veronica Wells-Puoane

Oct 10, 2020
8 min

My Friend Is A Married Mean Girl

Natalie reflects on the ways in which her friend used her marriage to feel superior.

Don't Break Someone Trying To Heal Yourself: Lessons From Jada And August

Veronica Wells-Puoane

Jul 11, 2020
8 min

Don't Break Someone Trying To Heal Yourself: Lessons From Jada And August

Now that we've had time to sit with what Jada Pinkett-Smith shared at the Red Table about her relationship with August Alsina, we have a

Do Black Men Submit?

Veronica Wells-Puoane

Jun 1, 2019
5 min

Do Black Men Submit?

Women know that when the word submission comes up, we're talking about our role in a marriage. But we're wondering do Black men subm

No, Diddy Shouldn’t Have Married Kim Porter

Veronica Wells-Puoane

Mar 30, 2019
6 min

No, Diddy Shouldn’t Have Married Kim Porter

On Diddy's posts about his relationship with Kim Porter, people are saying he should have married her. My question is for what, exactly?

How I Wrote My Husband Into My Life

Veronica R. Wells

Oct 27, 2018
4 min

How I Wrote My Husband Into My Life

NoSugarNoCreamMag founder, Veronica Wells shares her love story with her new husband and how what is meant to be in your life, will be.

Veronica R. Wells

Oct 20, 2018
4 min

My Wedding's Next Week But I Understand Why Will & Jada Don't Call Themselves Married

I was confused about Will and Jada not calling themselves married. But when she explained the danger of expectations, I got it.

My Husband Put Me Through Hell Before I Found Out He Was Gay

As Told To Veronica R. Wells

Sep 15, 2018
17 min

My Husband Put Me Through Hell Before I Found Out He Was Gay

Lisa, a Trinidadian immigrant, shares the true story of a forced marriage that went sour as her husband grappled with his own sexuality.

Why You Should Marry A "Corny" Man

Veronica R. Wells

Jul 21, 2018
4 min

Why You Should Marry A "Corny" Man

When cool and toxic masculinity are so intrinsically linked, it's better to commit to a man who society might regard as "corny.&quo

"That Day Was A Complete Disaster" The Story Behind That Viral Wedding Photo

As Told To Veronica R. Wells

Nov 4, 2017
17 min

"That Day Was A Complete Disaster" The Story Behind That Viral Wedding Photo

When India and her husband Devon Diggs exchanged vows in Miami, a photo from their wedding ceremony went viral. India shares how she and her

As Told To Veronica R. Wells

Oct 21, 2017
8 min

Enjoy Your Vagina: Sex At 50 Is Fishnet Catsuits, Lube, And Not Waking The Kids

In this #EnjoyYourVagina story, three sisters, in their fifties and sixties talk about balancing marriage, children and still getting it in.

I Don't Have Any Hope For My Marriage But I Have Hope For My Life

As Told To Veronica R. Wells

Jun 30, 2017
13 min

I Don't Have Any Hope For My Marriage But I Have Hope For My Life

Image via Bigstock Photo l felt like I was in the right place to allow someone in. It still took a lot because he had baby mama drama. He...

In Two Years, I Got Married, Lost My Father, My Job, Watched My Husband Have A Stroke & Gave Bi

As Told To Veronica R. Wells

May 19, 2017
18 min

In Two Years, I Got Married, Lost My Father, My Job, Watched My Husband Have A Stroke & Gave Bi

In just two years time, Khallilah Watkins experienced the highs and lows of life. But thankfully, she's been able to laugh through it.

I Knew Our Marriage Was Over When Two Women Told Me They Were Carrying His Child

As Told To Veronica R. Wells

Apr 14, 2017
10 min

I Knew Our Marriage Was Over When Two Women Told Me They Were Carrying His Child

Shondra shares the story of her first marriage at nineteen-years-old. And how it fell apart shortly afterward.

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