WHOA MAMA BLOG

I share simple mental health, self care, and motherhood tips to make every day life easier.

05/07/2026

This was taken almost 4 years ago shortly after I gave birth to Reid. I felt good, was healing faster than last time, and thought I’m doing so well. Then we found out George was going to deploy.

The optimism I felt came crashing down and disappeared immediately. I kept wondering, how am I going to do this? And why would this happened when I was doing so well this time?

If I told you I was angry that would be an understatement. I was hurt, in disbelief, and down right pi**ed! This moment in time felt like it would never stop but with support it did.

Today is World Maternal Mental Health Day and 1 in 5 women experience perinatal depression and anxiety. It doesn’t define who you are as a parent, and with help and support you can get better.

If you need support these organizations can help:

for FREE resources to social support: Helpline, online support groups, peer mentor program, provider directory, and specialized coordinators. Download the Connect by PSI app to access all of these resources on your phone.

and to apply for therapy funds/vouchers if you’re pregnant, postpartum, or loss and live in GA. Applications open the 1st of every month.

for therapy vouchers for Black women and girls. Applications open once a quarter, but join the waitlist.

05/03/2026

I would choose you in every lifetime. Happy Anniversary my love. 11 years married and 18 together.

05/01/2026

In honor of Mental Health Awareness Month and Maternal Mental Health Month, I’m launching something very close to my heart ♥️

Starting this May, I’m hosting monthly donation-based yoga classes. The majority of my clients are a part of voucher programs, so 100% of the donations will go directly toward funding therapy sessions for my clients facing financial hardships.

Join me for a beginner friendly class that will support your mind, body, and spirit, while supporting someone else off the mat.

🗓️Friday, May 29th @ 12:00 PM EST
💻Virtually (from your safe space)
🔗Use the link in my bio or send me a DM to join.
https://square.link/u/uHIR5ix9?src=sheet

This is about more than a class—it’s about community care. I’d love to see you there 🧘🏽‍♀️🩵

04/30/2026

Yesterday we went to the boys school to celebrate them and all of the other Military children. We were asked to say the pledge on stage in front of everyone and well let’s just say kids were kids lol.

April is the month of the Military Child 💜 and this is a time to honor them for the sacrifices they make as being a part of a military family. Moving to a new home, being the new kid, making new friends, having celebrations away from family, or not having a parent there in some of you core moments.

Little moments like this make my heart so happy because I know this life. I am them. Big s/o to our military children 💜

04/13/2026

18 years as a Delta Girl! One of the best decisions I made in my life was pledging the Xi Beta Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. So many memories, love, and a lifetime of sisterhood to go with these amazing women. Shaina we miss you and in the words of Tre, Memoirs, I’m so grateful I am yours and you are mine ♥️ OO-OOP 🐘♥️

04/09/2026

FREE Mommy & Me Yoga 🧘🏽‍♀️ on April 11th during the support group for moms at 💡

We will move through a beginner friendly class whether you’re pregnant or postpartum.

🧘🏽‍♀️Bring a yoga mat if you own one, we’ll have some too just in case!

👶🏽Come solo or bring your baby to join us on the mat

📧Registration is not required but a heads up is appreciated. Email reach MakayleeKlactation@gmail.com if you’d like to join us.

If yoga isn’t your thing and you just want to hang out there is a space for you to just hang out. See you Saturday on your mat and warm cup of coffee☕️

03/29/2026

Cooper River Bridge Run with the fam. My first 10K and I think ya girl did pretty good coming off of a sprain in January. Go Team Riley 🧡

03/24/2026

We are the village. I had the honor of joining a lineup of phenomenal Birth workers as a speaker at the Black Maternal Health Conference hosted by It Takes A Village at Fort Valley State University. Our audience was filled with Fort Valley nursing & biology students, fellow birth workers, and community members.

The event opened with words from my PSI GA President Tameka Mitchell followed by Family Practice MD, Dr. Evans, Thomecia Busby a community doula also working with Healthy Mothers Healthy Babies, the Mommy Monitor Dr. Katherine Sylvester, myself, and a parent panel.

There was something so humbling and rich about speaking to my community about maternal mental health. The signs, symptoms, risks, breaking the stigma, screenings, support, resources, and caring for our mental health as providers. My hope is to normalize conversations about mental health in our homes, communities, and healthcare system so parents can get the support they need earlier.

This was a beautiful way to show up for my local village in all the ways that make me, well me. From sharing PSI & Alliance for POC resources, representing Homegrown Yoga, my private practice, and highlighting the GA Fund for Perinatal Mental Health.

The best part was having ALL of my Riley boys in the audience watching me speak. This was their first time and the boys said they would hire me for their events because I did one trillion/10. That’s pretty darn good if you ask me.

Thank you, Mama Pat and It Takes a Village for bringing us together and all of the work you do to support and change maternal health outcomes for Black mothers and families in our community.

02/20/2026

It’s National REMY DAY! Join me in wishing the most thoughtful, kind hearted, curious boy I know a happy birthday. 7 years ago you made me a mama and just like the Grinch my heart grew 3x that day ♥️♥️♥️ I am the person I am today because of you. Thank you for blessing me in so many ways. I’m so grateful to be your mom. Time to celebrate Rembo 🎉

12/25/2025

Merry Christmas from the Rileys 🎄♥️🎁

12/02/2025

Proud mom moment. Remy represented his school today as the student of the quarter. Remy is the extremely shy and quiet kid who doesn’t want to stand out or be the center of attention especially in public. So, for him to be recognized and celebrated is a really big deal to me. I am so grateful for his teacher nominating him and the other faculty and staff for selecting him. Congratulations to him and all of the other outstanding students of the quarter 🎉

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