Lisa Monique
Family over everything. Natural hair enthusiast. Writer. Lover of love.
The Survivor's Stone
I remember it so clearly. It was the 12th hour of the 12th day of the 12th month of the year. The year 2112. The sun stood still as the earth it shone upon crumbled to its bare bones. Buildings, art, writings, animals, people; all gone within a blink of an eye. Somehow, I survived.
Lisa MoniquePublished about a month ago in Fiction
Passion for Parenting: How to Nurture the Genius in Your Child
Disclaimer: I am not an expert on children or child development. These are just observations from me as a mom still experiencing and navigating the wonders of parenting.
Lisa MoniquePublished about a month ago in FamiliesColor Me Anxious
Some days I wish I can see the rainbow Each day has its own trouble, so don’t worry about tomorrow Trouble is, I don’t worry in days, I worry in hours
Lisa MoniquePublished 3 months ago in Poets
Black & White
For way too long I lived my life in black and white Upholding false ideals that made me feel more like right Like a fire that burns underwater I will no longer
Lisa MoniquePublished 3 months ago in Poets
Multihued
Multihued with a multitude of pieces to my puzzle Uniquely me, uniquely human Lilac dreams manifest my blossoming as I seek a renewal of the mind and spirit
Lisa MoniquePublished 3 months ago in Poets
Get the Glow: 5 Makeup Trends From the '90s To Try Right Now
As a '90s baby, I admit I’m coming from a place of bias when I say the '90s was the best decade for everything from music and movies to fashion and makeup.
Lisa MoniquePublished 3 months ago in BlushFashion Looks from the '70s: The Most Influential Decade for Style
In the last decade, fast fashion has completely taken over the retail industry, with companies like H&M and Fashion Nova being dominant players. The convenience and affordability have consumers hooked, but in the process, we’ve developed a herd-like mentality when it comes to style.
Lisa MoniquePublished 3 months ago in StyledIrreplaceable
Let me start off by saying I love my family. I’m the oldest of three children and the only girl. My dad and my stepmom have been married for 2 years and love each other and us very much. Everyone loves having my stepmom around. Everyone except me.
Lisa MoniquePublished 3 months ago in Families
