Faith-Based Healing - Memoirs of a Black Girl

Auntie Wisdom: Why Your Parents Really Do Understand You

Lela Fagan June 21, 2025

Being the “cool Auntie” means knowing when to listen and when to drop a gem. I wrote this a decade ago—before motherhood—and now it hits even deeper.

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Dear Hearts: A Healing Letter to All My Nieces and Nephews

Lela Fagan June 17, 2025

Grief doesn’t knock before it shows up. But neither does healing. Read this open letter from Auntie Lela to all her nieces and nephews about life, loss, and choosing to live again.

From Throwback Thursday to Flashback Friday to Saturday and Beyond: Let the Purging Begin!

Lela Fagan May 31, 2025

Every summer, my spirit starts whispering “declutter, sis.” And this year? I’m listening. I’m deep diving into papers, closets, garages, and forgotten storage units—not just to clean, but to make room for what’s next.

“No” Is a Complete Sentence: Faith, Boundaries & Freedom

Lela Fagan May 23, 2025

There’s something sacred about a woman who can say “No.” without flinching, without apologizing. Jesus didn’t say “Yes” to every request—and neither should you. Boundaries are biblical. Rest is righteous. Peace is holy. Let’s honor the God in us by protecting our capacity. 🙏🏾

The Blessing of Elder Women: How Their Wisdom Shaped My Life

Lela Fagan May 15, 2025

✨ Elder women have been my Naomis—guiding, nurturing, and loving me since my mother's passing. Discover how their wisdom transformed my life. Read more at memoirsofablackgirl.com. 🌿 #FaithJourney #MemoirsOfABlackGirl @LelaJFagan

Boxes, Books, and Breakthroughs: How One Apartment Shaped My Journey

Lela Fagan April 26, 2025

Editor’s Note: Originally written over a decade ago, this reflection captures a pivotal moment in my journey—closing one chapter and stepping boldly into the next. As you read, I invite you to walk with me through the halls of memory, faith, and healing. — Lela J. Fagan

I Must Respectfully Disagree: A Testimony of Faith, Family, and Growth

Lela Fagan April 25, 2025

10 years ago, I survived a crash that should’ve taken me. But God. 🙌🏾 This Flashback Friday, I’m sharing my testimony and why I had to “respectfully disagree” with family on the road to healing. 👉🏾

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A Band-Aid is Not a Cure: Teaching Kids Real Accountability

Lela Fagan April 14, 2025

This morning, I had to teach my son that “sorry” is just a Band-Aid. It covers a wound, but it doesn’t heal it—especially if you keep ripping it open. 🩹 Read how one before-school moment became a full-on life lesson.

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An Open Letter to My Nieces: I Wish You Had Known Her, My Mama

Lela Fagan April 11, 2025

I wish you had known her... Twelve years ago, I wrote a letter to my nieces introducing them to their grandmother — my Mama. Today, I share it again, because her legacy still lives through us.

You Can Be Replaced: A Story of Bitterness, Burnout, and God’s Grace

Lela Fagan April 10, 2025

I trained my replacement without knowing it. I thought the favor would keep me in position. But the grace had lifted. The anointing was gone. Here’s what Saul taught me about obedience, pride, and letting go.

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The Day I Became Hannah: Choosing Family After Fibroids

Lela Fagan December 23, 2023

“They said I might be barren. I said I’d be a mother. God never told me how—just that I would be.” 💜 #FaithOverFear #HealingJourney #MyomectomyRecovery #InfertilityAwareness #FaithStory #MemoirsOfABlackGirl

The Day I Became Hannah: Navigating Uterine Fibroids and Faith-Based Healing

Lela Fagan December 22, 2023

What happens when the fight for motherhood meets faith? “She asked who I was. I said, ‘My name is Hannah.’” I’m sharing Part One of my myomectomy memoir—a story of healing, hope, and identity.