From the Couch.

No pretending. No perfection. Just real life and what it taught me.

Welcome to the conversations we usually have behind closed doors.

Here, I share real experiences — the ones I lived through, witnessed, or learned from by watching life unfold around me. Some lessons came through pain, some through observation, and some through trial and error. None of them were wasted. If you’ve ever wondered how to grow through what you’ve been through, you’re in the right place.

WhyNetta 4/11/26 WhyNetta 4/11/26

There Was Something About That Island…

I didn’t go looking for Tybee Island. But once I saw it, something about it made me pause—and ask questions I couldn’t ignore.

WhyNetta 3/31/26 WhyNetta 3/31/26

I Went Looking for My People… and Found a Trail

I didn’t just want to know where I came from. I wanted to understand what my people lived through—and where their story actually began.

WhyNetta 3/10/26 WhyNetta 3/10/26

The Law Was Passed… But Were We Free? Understanding the Civil Rights Act of 1957

The law said progress… but the reality still said wait.

WhyNetta 2/14/26 WhyNetta 2/14/26

Dating After a Narcissistic Relationship

Dating after a narcissistic relationship is not just about finding love again. For divorced mothers, it is about protecting peace, trusting discernment, and choosing connection without abandoning yourself.

WhyNetta 2/4/26 WhyNetta 2/4/26

I Thought I Was Just a Cancer

I always knew I was a Cancer. But when I started digging deeper into other systems like the Mayan zodiac and numerology, I realized… there was a bigger story being told about who I am.

WhyNetta 1/27/26 WhyNetta 1/27/26

Weather Aware: Preparation Over Complaints

Complaining doesn’t prepare you. Planning does.

WhyNetta 1/5/26 WhyNetta 1/5/26

Why I Chose a Home-Cooked Meal Over Convenience

Sometimes the magic isn’t in how fast you can get it done, but in how much love you put into it. This is what I remembered while cooking for my family.