Author Archives: SPEAK TASH

You would be surprised at how many seniors in inner city communities are not going to college, or trade school just because they do not know how to complete the college application process or even call a school to obtain information. Basic life skills are not even present due to a lack of parent participationContinue reading “Inner City Kids”

Thinking out loud: These last few days I find myself smiling at the goodness of God. Along time ago when I begin in ministry I wanted to have the thirst and knowledge of God as my mom did. My mom the late Judith Yvonne McQuay was a woman of God who prayed, worshiped and studiedContinue reading “Mom Blessings”

Let’s talk Trauma Recovery: Topic Verbal Abuse Verbal abuse definition When someone repeatedly uses words to demean, frighten, or control someone, it’s considered verbal abuse. You are not anyone’s verbal punching bag or physical punching bag. Right now I want to talk about verbal abuse. Anyone it doesn’t matter who it is that speaks toContinue reading “Words Hurt and Kill”

Thoughts from the heart.. Here’s my heart Lord. I surrender it to you, my king, creator of me and all people, places and things. So many times I’ve placed my heart in the hands of others to only have it manipulated, abused, and pierced with false love and acceptance.Today, I surrender my heart to you,Continue reading “Hear My Heart Lord”

These were the words I heard from my Spiritual Mom last month when it came time for my parents death anniversary.  I’ve heard those words before but last month they became clearer than ever. With so many people passing away and being affected by COVID-19 it made my grieving more intensified.  For the last 20Continue reading ““It’s Okay To Not Be Okay””

Often in life when chaos, pain, grief or trials are happening, it may be hard to believe you are not alone.  There could be several people around you but due to the way you perceive in your mind that no one cares for you, it is hard to let anyone in.  It may feel easierContinue reading “You Are On The Mind Of God”

TWO SIMPLE WORDS RIGHT? To some hearing the words “You Matter” will come off as, “I know that already”, “I’m a king”, “I’m a queen” of course I matter.  For others, such as myself hearing those two “simple” words, use to and for some still sound like a foreign language.  Well, you may be sayingContinue reading “YOU MATTER”