Hera McLeod

The Incredibly Disgusting Double Standard

It is no secret how I feel about the state of women in America (and all over the world). I have often referred to the fact that it appears as though the courts have waged a war on Motherhood. In recent news, it appears as though the justice system has intentionally turned a blind eye…

Single Mama – My Badge of Honor

I distinctly remember being 16 years old and walking through the mall with my friends. My eye was suddenly drawn to a teenage boy (who happened to be black) with his pants sagging nearly to his knees. He had on a poorly fitting belt and his boxers were completely showing. He walked around as if…

Child Soldiers

On March 24, 2013, a Washington Post Editorial shed light on the ugly realities of Child Abuse in our country. According to the Washington Post, experts estimate that more than 2,000 children die from abuse and neglect each year, with nearly 82 percent of victims being under the age of 4. The Post then goes on to…

Guest Post: The Most Important Job

This week’s post comes from a good friend of mine, and famous Daddy blogger, Doyin at Daddy Doin’ Work. I asked Doyin to share what being a father means to him and how he feels when he hears about all the terrible deadbeat Dads out there. In the past two years, I have seen the worst when it…

Rest In Peace Shawn Katrina Mason

On March 19, 2003 Shawn Katrina Mason was murdered in her Manassas, VA condominium. Shawn had been attempting to move on with her life despite the violent relationship she had with her son’s father. Just days after her murder, Shawn was due in family court to finalize a custody agreement with Lucifer for their young…

The Frog Is Still A Frog – Even After The Kiss

Back in the early 1980’s when I was more of a Cappuccino Princess than a Cappuccino Queen, I remember watching fairy tales on VHS tapes (yes, I am that old). My parents would bring home a new fairy tale on what seemed like a weekly basis. I would watch stories about pretty Princess’ turning frogs…

It’s Not You – It’s HIM

Let me start out by saying that I am by no means a forensic psychologist with a degree and years of clinical experience with psychopathy. I am, however, a woman who ran into a really bad dude. I would be remiss if I didn’t admit that during the year I spent with Luc I did…

Unrealistic Expectations

I couldn’t stop shaking. I knew that every word coming out of my mouth would likely not make any sense. This was the last time I would testify in an attempt to save my son’s life. As I walked to the stand, I felt as if my legs would buckle beneath me. Judge Algeo watched…

Pursuing Prince’s Legacy

On Tuesday February 19, 2013, I filed a precedent setting lawsuit against Ashburn Psychological Center and Dr. Margaret Wong (the child psychologist who gave Luc his court ordered psychological evaluation). As anyone who has been following my story knows, I have never stopped trying to get justice for Prince since this whole ordeal started. Part…

V-Day

Tomorrow is Valentine’s Day. Many people will be celebrating with their loved ones, giving and receiving candy and flowers, and feeling generally warm and fuzzy. While part of me would love to join in on the love fest, I have decided to write about the other date that falls on February 14th – V-Day. For those of…