Detours: The Misguided Tour Through Single Woman & Motherhood

In this episode, I'm speaking on how the documentary, “Keep This Between Us,” which follows a young woman who had a relationship with her high school teacher, triggered memories and similarities, involving manipulation and wanting to feel protected by your partner.  We all should know by now that secret relationships, although they sound good, never really benefit anyone. 

Y'all remember when men used to have a rebuttal for women and say, “Y'all were in a polyamorous relationship; You didn't know it, though.” And many women replied, “Bet.” That whole concept defeats the purpose of the word poly—honesty is involved.  And not only did women learn to date multiple men, multiple genders became involved for some.  

What we allow & tolerate all comes down to one thing: self-respect. In this episode, DQ talks about how to avoid losing your own self-respect due to temporary feelings, thought, or emotions

What we allow & tolerate all comes down to one thing: self-respect. In this episode, DQ talks about how to avoid losing your own self-respect due to temporary feelings.

In this episode, DQ takes a real look into what type of person she's looking for. The experiences we've had in the past shape our future in terms of relationships. Being honest with yourself about what you are really looking for, could save you some gas during detours. 

Don't take my idea but… there's a really interesting reality show waiting to be told within rec sports— especially football. 

As a single parent, Rules R' Us, which means that most aspects of my time include some type of rules. These rules have actually been put in place as a form of an avoidant attachment style, in order to deter later disappointment and you guessed it—detours. 

For people like DQ, the past has affected the future in terms of jobs and the need to be financially autonomous. Unlearning loyalty to everything else but yourself can be difficult. If you get the opportunity to take a chance on yourself, take it or it just may cause a decade-long detour. 

It's late, DQ is thinking. What else is new? Dating and moving differently is the topic…

DQ has been taking a new look into mental health and how her job, not career, has caused most of the mental health issues involving low self-worth. One good thing we can take away from the workforce now, is that you should choose your mental health over a job that does not value you.

Domestic violence is a serious offense that often and gradually gets worse over time. Due to past behaviors of the back and forth nature that often goes along with domestic violence, there are times when women are not believed, especially after they've called  the police on the same person but then reunite in a toxic pattern. Whatever the case, domestic violence is not okay, nor is it cute.

In this episode, DQ will discuss the teetering relationship when it comes to sneaky links and dating in general. Things can get a bit complicated but always hilarious with this.

Okay, so high school wasn't that long ago but it's been long enough. Come take a ride with DQ as she discusses a few of the many high school situations and where the detours actually began.

DQ may be ready to peek over her brick wall to try the dating scene again after making a disclaimer asking M&M's to stay out of her inbox on dating profiles.

Is there ever really the right age to become a parent? Some are now saying any time after the age of 35 is the move. What do you think?

Mirror, mirror on the wall, who is the most single of them all?

You know that old saying, “He who angers you, controls you.” Mix a little sex, lies, and emotions together and you could get a whole new color. Join DQ as we flip the sheets and see what lies between them. 

Now that the kids have made their own lists that seem doable, I wonder if I've been a good girl long enough to get what's on my Christmas list...

Online dating seems natural these days. Anyone can jump in your DMs or on a dating site and boom, you met online. What do you do when things go south or never head north with the plethora of contenders you are bound to meet? Don't say I didn't warn ya, though.

How old were you when you started your first job? What did it teach you in the long run? In this episode, we will discuss how a little bit of country and the rock and roll of your first job, can shape the way you look at any working environment in the future.

Due to recent events, the baby mama price... just went up. There's just something about the way a mother gets it all done and is surprisingly supposed to maintain the mental capacity to get through each day.

It takes a lot to get through to me  while I conduct this train of detours. As it turns out, you never know who is watching and when someone new and possibly worth it will come out of the woodwork. Player 4 should be interesting... follow along and find out...

Growth is a beautiful thing. It is something to be grateful for. Years after my own Danileigh phase, being free from those constraints proves to be oh, so amazing.  “Who dat is?” 

In this episode, DQ will discuss the ins and outs of grief and holding grudges when time is the biggest cost.

Rest in Peace, Mr. Tesla.  I'm grateful I was finally able to tell you EXACTLY why I love you.

What is toxic? Are these self-proclaimed relationship gurus teaching toxicity? In this episode, DQ will discuss what toxic people actually look like and do.

Is the Girl Code still used and relevant? Does it extend to associates? We will explore the stiff and everchanging wonders of the Girl Code and friendships between women. 

Will the best zodiac sign... please stand up.

Hooking up? FWB? Together? Talking? The realm of the hookup culture in the dating arena causes all sorts of confusion, due to blurred lines. 

On this episode, DQ is exploring the results of childhood traumas, daddy issues, mommy issues, and how they can shape one's future.

Is there a such thing as bad kids? What do you do or say if a friend's child is completely out of pocket?

In this episode, we will delve into the topic of being a single mom dating, life, and the trials of being a female interacting with coaches in male dominated sports.

DQ will discuss the misadventures of growing up and dating as a plus size woman.

Before you call me crazy, can I get some consent & closure?

In this episode we're discussing the dealings of married men and how disastrous it can be.