(photo cred: memecrunch.com) An old friend used to say this to me quite often. It usually came while I was going on and on (…and on) about something unfair or crazy or hurtful that was happening to someone else or in someone else’s life. In typical Ashley fashion, I was up in arms and ready … Continue reading “That’s Not Your Battle”
Author: Ash B.
Ash recently earned a Masters of Art degree in Professional Counseling and is an educator. Her desire is to use Nuanced Exposures as a platform to discuss issues close to her heart with authenticity, vulnerability, and in ways that empower those who read.
Still Have My Pearls…
Alright guys…this may be a long one. When I started this blog back in August 2013, I didn't have any real expectations of it. I had always loved to write and I saw it as an opportunity to get back to something that I loved to do. I wanted an outlet for my life experiences … Continue reading Still Have My Pearls…
When Things Don’t Go As Planned: Struggling with God
This is the post that I wrote for my dear friend Jade's blog. I hope you are blessed by it. xo, Ash
Ode to Black Love
Subtitle To Marilyn and Garfield: Thanks for everything, Ashley BurtonOn February 18, my parents celebrated 29 years of marriage. That is a long time. It's longer than either of my parents had to spend with their fathers. Together, they've been through seven presidential elections, the death of both of their mothers, birthed and raised two children through to … Continue reading Ode to Black Love
“…Love is a Growing Up.”
With Valentine's Day on the horizon, I've watched the various reactions to this day. I've seen those elated to see it come, I've seen people gripe about it, I've watched people reclaim it as "Singles' Awareness Day" (and of course *eye* would notice that the acronym for that is SAD…lol), and I've seen people going … Continue reading “…Love is a Growing Up.”
Addicted
So many thoughts and feelings flooded my insides as I tuned in last night to Being Mary Jane on BET. I've struggled with my feelings about this show, primarily because of how it has coincided with some of my personal feelings about my life. My qualms with its limited portrayal of a successful black woman … Continue reading Addicted
Decisions, Decisions…
Happy New Year to all!! Yes, I know it's been awhile since I've blogged and I am not happy about that. However, I was trying to work through some things that were best not aired online, ya feel me? I know our generation is all out in the open about everything, and while I don't … Continue reading Decisions, Decisions…
Grateful.
grate·ful [greyt-fuhl] adjective 1. warmly or deeply appreciative of kindness or benefits received; thankful. 2013 has been a whirlwind. I have to be honest though; I have not been particularly grateful for most of the occurrences this year as they were happening because they were hard and painful. And I don't like pain nor do I have a particularly high threshold for pain - not physical, … Continue reading Grateful.
One Word Answers…
I have always been a person who liked to air on the side of caution. I like to understand and to be understood. So rarely do I give or send (via text) one word answers, as I find them to be utterly annoying and useless in most cases. To me, if I am taking the … Continue reading One Word Answers…
Grateful…
Regrettably, it's been a couple of weeks since I've blogged. But I'm glad to be able to blog now. So let's get to it. It's November 2013. I cannot believe it. It seems like this year has flown by and the events of this time last year seem like they happened merely weeks ago. As … Continue reading Grateful…