January, 2026 - Memoirs of a Black Girl

Same Woman, Different Crown (Part I): Why I Call My Wigs “Hats”

Lela Fagan January 24, 2026

A memoir-style reflection on identity, marriage, Black womanhood, and why changing hairstyles became part of a long-distance love story and a joyful, evolving marriage.

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65 Degrees Today, 20 in Two Days: A Neurodivergent Mama’s Texas Prep

Lela Fagan January 23, 2026

Texas went from 65 degrees to 20 in just two days—and suddenly winter prep wasn’t just about blankets. It was about safe foods, peace of mind, and the quiet victories of neurodivergent motherhood.

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How I Taught Myself to Cook: A Collard Greens Kitchen Memoir

Lela Fagan January 13, 2026

“Sometimes you don’t inherit tradition — you create it.” And baby… these greens? They taste like a woman who taught herself how to thrive. 💚

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She Spelled It for Me: A Black Mama’s Moment of Neurodivergent Brilliance

Lela Fagan January 11, 2026

Sometimes miracles don’t roar — they whisper. When my six-year-old autistic daughter spelled “grapes” to make sure she was heard, I witnessed advocacy, literacy, and brilliance all wrapped in a single moment.

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When “No” Becomes Necessary: Embracing Change, Growth, and New Seasons as a Family

Lela Fagan January 8, 2026

Change doesn’t ask permission—it arrives, demanding clarity and courage. As a mother, wife, and senior administrative support staff member, I’m navigating a season where growth requires honest reflection, intentional action, and the willingness to let some chapters end so new ones can begin.

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From Nonverbal to Boss Baby: Celebrating Ella Grace’s Voice

Lela Fagan January 7, 2026

A mother reflects on her daughter Ella Grace’s powerful speech development—from once minimally verbal to confidently expressing her needs with faith, joy, and personality.