Briana
I came to San Antonio by way of North Carolina, but I was born and raised on the Southside of Chicago. My husband and I have a proud kindergartner and we recently welcomed a baby girl. I am currently pursuing a Ph.D. in Media Studies and am also an adjunct college professor. Although I live in Cibolo, you can always find me exploring something new in San Antonio. I love trying new coffee shops, restaurants, and the many San Antonio festivals. I try to turn as many events as possible into kid-friendly spaces!
Celebrating Juneteenth
I’ve wanted to celebrate Juneteenth for a while. I didn’t grow up knowing much about the holiday, and it wasn’t something that was celebrated in my family. I’ve been to numerous Fourth of July...
My Journey To Gentle C-Section
“As long as the baby is healthy, that’s all that matters.”
Many well-meaning people say this in response to moms sharing their traumatic childbirth experiences. Please don’t be this person. It devalues the mom’s experiences,...
Happy First Birthday (In A Pandemic), Daughter!
Dear Daughter, I am still in awe that you have made your first trip around the sun. Happiest of birthdays to you! I know you have no idea what this day means—or even what...
Why I Love Friendsgiving
My very first Thanksgiving in San Antonio was one I will never forget. I was newly pregnant, and new to SA. I knew no one except my husband. I was extremely depressed, isolated and...
How Plants Fuel My Self-Care
For the longest time, I was convinced that I hated flowers. With a passion. Truth is, I never learned how to care for them, so they inevitably died every time I received them. I...
Guide To Being A Parenting Student
School is officially back in session now. Even though it’s been a few weeks, I still have not gotten used to virtual learning for this school year. This isn’t how I imagined first grade...
The Importance of Black Breastfeeding Week
I was adamant that I was NOT going to breastfeed. It took way too much work and I was not cool with flashing my boobs to feed my kid. Formula also seemed super simple,...
Why Paternity Leave Is Crucial For A Healthy Postpartum Period
When I moved to San Antonio seven years ago, it was one of the biggest adventures I had ever embarked on—and one of the loneliest. I knew no one besides my husband—we moved here...
Mothering While Black When There Is No Hope
A few weeks ago, I wrote about how we as parents can talk to our young children, specifically, about racial injustice. I wrote the piece a few days before riots began heavily erupting across...
Talking With Young Kids About Racial Injustice
There is never a right time to talk to your kids about racism, but when the latest Black victim of police brutality is front and center on the news, we must face it head-on....
I’m Postpartum During COVID-19 and I’m Not Okay. (And That’s Okay.)
When I had my daughter at the end of January, I knew that my world would be rocked forever. I felt like I had just gotten into a good groove parenting my 5-year-old son,...