Spilling the T with Tonya

Have you ever sat and thought about the reason you exist? Why you were created? What you are suppose to accomplish? Who were you meant to...

I always thought being an aunt was the greatest gift in my life and it truly is but being a step-mom is even better. When I first met my...

This one is going to be a tough one for me. Many years of therapy can attribute to that. When you are a child your whole world is the...

Yesterday my husband and I decided we were going to the West Alexander Fair. He had never been there and as a kid never really went to...

Sorry folks! I started a new job and had some health issues, but I'm back. Sitting here waiting on a slice of pizza at a new pizza shop....

Back when I was lost, I started to date a guy that a friend knew. My friend said he was a hard worker, he worked in the coal mine as a...

Flowers, chocolates, romantic getaways, dinner cooked for you, telling you you're beautiful or just a hug? What is your cup of tea? What...

When growing up I always wanted to be a teacher. I think back to the 80's and remember that was an occupation that kids my age wanted to...

Do you have days where you feel on top of the world? Are there days when you feel like you're never enough. I'm not talking about someone...

In every girls life she hopes and prays for a best friend that she can laugh with, cry with, share her dreams, failures and secrets with....

Growing up we didn't have much. My mom worked many jobs just to make ends meet. She did her very best to give us the things we needed....

As a little girl, though it was a great childhood, I did not have God in my life. I grew up with the occasional Bible study which was...

I'm sorry to everyone that has been enjoying my post. The last few days have been a little unnerving! Unfortunately due to my conditions...

I warn you now, this maybe a little graphic but I will try to keep it to a minimal. Most ladies know what it means to visit the OBGYN...

One of the GREATEST joys of my life was being present for three of my nieces', my nephew's and my best friend's son's birth. I never...

In a woman's life many things effect how she portrays herself, if she can hold her head up high, and if you can see her beautiful spirit...

Sometimes in life your past or the people in it, surely define you or predict your future. I didn't know my dads parents. They both...

I lost my dad at the age of 26 and my life has never been the same. I was my dad and mom's only child and I was daddy's little girl. He...

The hardest part of starting this blog or journey was where to start. In 46 years a lot has happened. I grew up in the 80s and 90s in a...

Navigating Life's Challenges: A Personal Journey with Tonya Life can often throw unexpected challenges our way, testing our strength,...