Felecia Causey's Blog

Written By:Felecia Causey Photography By: Felecia Causey Model: Jennifer Williams   Most people are excited about a new baby. They want to be a part of the events, and be the first to know every detail around the birth. Everyone around is waiting for the announcement of who will be the godparent(s) to the child.  It’s one of those titles that shouldn’t just be given to just anyone. Just because a person is a good sister, co-worker, friend, aunt, or uncle, doesn’t mean they will be the best at being a good godparent. I know many people that volunteer themselves into the title, and since no one else was interested, the parent most likely will allow the person to do it.  The role of being a godparent to me is more than having that name when it comes to my kids. I need someone I can trust to be there for my kids when I am not available. I want to be able to trust that he or she will love and protect them the way I do.  The relationship must be able to go on even when the parents are not ta

  Written By: Felecia Causey If I recall I have never told anyone to get over something that made them upset, angry, or hurt.  It’s not my place to tell them .I don’t know their healing process, and it's really not my business or anyone else's. Some emotional hurt recovery doesn’t happen overnight.  I recall someone telling me the story of how their mom left them at a young age because of a man. She never called, sent money, or helped their elderly grandmother pay bills or purchased any food.  The young person told me how even though her grandmother did her best, they still struggled and emotionally she was completely broken. She continued to question was she enough or was she that bad that her own birth mother could leave her so easily. Well fast forward to present time, and the mother needs a place to stay and wants to be in the grandkids’ lives. When confronting her mother, the mother always responds that it's time to move from the past. The young woman wanted my opinion

  Written By: Felecia Causey Photography By: Felecia Causey We live in a time, where people switch up personalities, change friends, and betray the people they claim to love like it is nothing. Most times it’s sad to say that we allow temporary people to be a part of special moments. Brides and grooms are so quick to allow folks to stand beside them at their weddings, moms allowing friendenemies to be in the delivery room while giving birth, parents giving the title god-parent to those that don’t even live up to the name, and inviting people into your home that is jealous of you.  I have many brides that have told me they regret the wedding party they selected. One bride shared that her maid of honor acted so ugly, the moment she found out they were engaged. She didn’t smile in any of the photos, and wasn’t even interested in any of the bridal activities. Several brides told me they don’t even talk to hardly any of the ladies that stood beside her that day. These were people she had kn

Written By: Felecia Causey Photos By: Felecia Causey   What I know is there is no love that compares to a mother’s love for her child. You can hear someone describe the emotions and love you will feel, but there isn’t anything like the day you lay eyes upon him or her. There are many books out there that give you the idea of what a mom is supposed to be. There are articles from therapists and behavioral specialists that believe they have come up with all the answers and directions of being the best parent.  There is no clear road map on this journey of motherhood.   As we watch television of the perfect suburban moms who have it all together. There is no such thing as the perfect parent. Where are the books and the photos posted on social media of the mother crying because she’s exhausted or the only breaks she has is when she goes to use the bathroom, take a shower, or when the kids go to sleep? They don’t tell you how to embrace a broken hearted child from being hurt by a family memb

Felecia: Please share with my readers a little about yourself.   Courtney: I wear many hats. I am a Brooklyn native. I am also a middle school Special Education teacher. I am a writer. I am a mixed media artist. My work mixes painting, digital art, and collage with Afrocentric realism. My paintings are centered around themes of self-love, mental health awareness, and what it means to be a Black woman in America. I like to accentuate the lips and noses of African American women, while regularly amalgamating parts of their bodies with elements of nature to make a statement about the origins of life, the tribulations embedde d into Black history and the purity present within us all. Much of my work is dedicated to revealing the beauty and power of Black women. I used the word “reveal” because Black women are not only underrepresented in art but also misunderstood in American society. As Black women, we have to journey to discover our worth and strive to make our mark. My art is part of th

Written By: Felecia Causey                                                                                 Photos By: Felecia Causey     Pregnancy is supposed to be a happy time for a woman. She is excited to share the amazing news with the special people in her life, and expects everyone to be just as happy as her.  Unfortunately sometimes people do not react the way we expect or want them to. It’s really sad and heartbreaking that the people that you thought would share this joyous moment have sucked out the happiness.  Sometimes pregnancy comes unexpectedly and the mom may become embarrassed.   She’s afraid to celebrate and embrace becoming a new mom after receiving several negative responses from close family members. Expecting a baby is one of those life events that shows the ugly side of people.   Who doesn’t love babies? Support from loved ones has a big impact during these special moments. The constant stares and judgement from strangers can be rough, but the rude comments and

Photos Provided By:Veli Felecia: Please share with my readers a little about yourself. Veli:  My name is Veli and I’m a self taught portrait artist from Queens, New York. My mediums are marker, paint and digital. For the past four years I’ve been an art specialist for after school programs but I recently quit to be a full time artist. My other interests include music, basketball, spirituality, astrology and social/emotional sciences. I would consider my life unconventional. I do what I want when I want and I don’t care too much about societal norms. I believe in being free and making my own rules.  Felecia: Tell me what inspired you to start doing art? Veli: I  started doing art at a young age because my father and sister are both artists. I would watch them and try to copy what they were doing. I struggled to relate to the people around me so as I got older, art became a form of therapy as well as an escape. It wasn’t something I necessarily thought I could make a career out of until

Photos Provided By: Tamarica Washington Me: Thank you so much for the opportunity to have you on my blog. Please tell us a little about yourself.   Tamarica: My name is Tamarica Washington, I’m 25 years old. I’m happily married to my husband Cle’Andre Washington. Together my husband and I have 3 kids and 1 baby boy on the way. I’ve been drawing since I was a little girl. Last year when the pandemic first started, I retired from being a hair braider after 6 years to pursue my art career. I’m a God fearing woman, God blessed me with my gifts so I use them to give him the glory.  Me: What was your inspiration in starting your sculptures?   Tamarica:  I was tired of doing the same thing. I wanted to do something different, something I haven’t done before to challenge myself. I’m so glad I did because I love sculpting so much. I still have a lot to learn but I’m enjoying the process       Me: What beautiful work. I see you do not just do sculptures but you also do painting.  Please tell my