Beyond The Mask

23/09/2025

In this blog, I discuss my first step toward healing after 180 days of being unable to walk (many days) unassisted and chronic pain. In upcoming blogs, I will follow-up with how physical health impacts mental health, relationships, job performance, parenting and more.

My most important takeaway, even the days that I wanted to give up, I didn't!

I FINALLY DID IT!

11/05/2025

💜I attempted to write this blog and it took hours for me to feel OKAY with it.
💟Historically, I'm pretty transparent. However, this blog, this message, this story felt so disjointed. As I shared that with my bestie, she told me"Motherhood is disjointed" So here it is!
💜Like many women, Mother's Day evokes so many emotions for me. There's the duality of joy and sorrow and the complexity of mourning and rejoicing.
💟I KNOW I am NOT alone and this FROM MY HEART, DEEPLY PERSONAL and transparent Blog tells a story.
💜I pray you will share it with EVERY woman you know, because I may have covered many of the complex emotions in it.
💟As you spend your day, in YOUR way, please remember to HONOR your feelings and not assume EVERYONE is OK.
💜WE ARE NOT! Even THOSE that are celebrating, MAY BE hurting.
💟What are YOU feeling this Mother's Day? Whatever it is, It's
OKAY!



💜I attempted to write this blog and it took hours for me to feel OKAY with it.
💟Historically, I'm pretty transparent. However, this blog, this message, this story felt so disjointed. As I shared that with my bestie, she told me"Motherhood is disjointed" So here it is!
💜Like many women, Mother's Day evokes so many emotions for me. There's the duality of joy and sorrow and the complexity of mourning and rejoicing.
💟I KNOW I am NOT alone and this FROM MY HEART, DEEPLY PERSONAL and transparent Blog tells a story.
💜I pray you will share it with EVERY woman you know, because I may have covered many of the complex emotions in it.
💟As you spend your day, in YOUR way, please remember to HONOR your feelings and not assume EVERYONE is OK.
💜WE ARE NOT! Even THOSE that are celebrating, MAY BE hurting.
💟What are YOU feeling this Mother's Day? Whatever it is, It's
OKAY!

💜I attempted to write this blog and it took hours for me to feel OKAY with it.
💟Historically, I'm pretty transparent. However, this blog, this message, this story felt so disjointed. As I shared that with my bestie, she told me"Motherhood is disjointed" So here it is!
💜Like many women, Mother's Day evokes so many emotions for me. There's the duality of joy and sorrow and the complexity of mourning and rejoicing.
💟I KNOW I am NOT alone and this FROM MY HEART, DEEPLY PERSONAL and transparent Blog tells a story.
💜I pray you will share it with EVERY woman you know, because I may have covered many of the complex emotions in it.
💟As you spend your day, in YOUR way, please remember to HONOR your feelings and not assume EVERYONE is OK.
💜WE ARE NOT! Even THOSE that are celebrating, MAY BE hurting.
💟What are YOU feeling this Mother's Day? Whatever it is, It's
OKAY!



💜I attempted to write this blog and it took hours for me to feel OKAY with it.
💟Historically, I'm pretty transparent. However, this blog, this message, this story felt so disjointed. As I shared that with my bestie, she told me"Motherhood is disjointed" So here it is!
💜Like many women, Mother's Day evokes so many emotions for me. There's the duality of joy and sorrow and the complexity of mourning and rejoicing.
💟I KNOW I am NOT alone and this FROM MY HEART, DEEPLY PERSONAL and transparent Blog tells a story.
💜I pray you will share it with EVERY woman you know, because I may have covered many of the complex emotions in it.
💟As you spend your day, in YOUR way, please remember to HONOR your feelings and not assume EVERYONE is OK.
💜WE ARE NOT! Even THOSE that are celebrating, MAY BE hurting.
💟What are YOU feeling this Mother's Day? Whatever it is, It's
OKAY!

If Mother’s Day hurts—you are not alone.

29/08/2024

As I reflect on celebrating another year, I am grateful for life.

This year is challenging. I’ve navigated grief, lost loved ones and battled one of the most difficult years of my life personally and professionally. I've said No to things I would love to have done and I chose the ministry of motherhood over personal aspirations, goals, and "success". Once again, I chose calling over career. My Choice will ALWAYS be my children. Because "Motherhood is My Ministry"!

I don’t take life for granted.

I don’t take family for granted.

I don’t take friends for granted.

I don’t take my health for granted.

I REFUSE to act OK.

I REFUSE to normalize suffering in silence.

I REFUSE to MUFFLE my voice in challenging topics. I AM an agent of change.

I AM chosen by God.

I will speak for the Little Girl Inside.

Happy Birthday to Me.

To the women suffering in silence, I hear you.

To the women hiding in plain sight, I see you.

To the women afraid to ask for help, you are not alone.

Don’t let your silence block others from supporting you. Remember, your silence is incongruent with your expectations that others will know what you need to support you.

Be Still Sis, but SPEAK UP. You matter.

I took this photo in February, my world was crumbling. It's been 7 months. As I embark on month 8, I am on the cusp of my NEW beginning.

I shall LIVE and NOT Die!

28/08/2024

Y'all check out my blog. I hope you are ready. I am NOT Done at 51. So here's to more transparency, authenticity, and unapologetic anecdotes by me and sometimes even about me. Y'all ready to "live beyond"?

https://substack.com//note/c-56366847

28/08/2024

https://substack.com/profile/109388269-sharhonda-ford/note/c-67058866

As I reflect on celebrating another year, I am grateful for life. This year has been challenging as I’ve navigated grief, lost loved ones and battled one of the most difficult years of my life. I don’t take life for granted. I don’t take family for granted. I don’t take friends for granted. ...

25/03/2024

Hey Sis!

As we embrace the beauty and renewal that spring brings, I'm excited to invite you on a transformative journey with me! It's my "Spring has Sprung: It's Time to Bloom 7-Day Challenge"!

When: Starts TODAY Monday, March 25, 2024
Where: Inside a private virtual Facebook community!

This spring, let's gather to cultivate and foster a flourishing garden of wellness and empowerment.

I am committed to cultivating a community of women who are dedicated to nurturing their growth and blooming into their best selves (nurturing others as they grow).

We will share best demonstrated practices, learning to shed those toxic thought patterns and blocking beliefs that hold us back and embracing new, nourishing ways of thinking and being.

Whether you're looking to sow seeds of self-love, cultivate personal growth (that's me y'all), or harvest the joy of well-being, this challenge is for you.

Join us for a week of inspiration, connection, and transformation.

Together, we will learn, grow, and bloom into the vibrant, empowered women we are meant to be.

It's Time to BLOOM! Let's grow together.

Click the link in the bio to be part of this empowering journey and start your spring with growth, purpose, and positivity!

15/02/2024

Sis! HOLD UP BRO... you too.

What y'all wanna talk about today.
I'm being Transparent and Truthful about ALL the things...

Wives - Wanna Be Wives... What y'all need?

I feel like talking.

30/01/2024

Y’all putting pressure on me!
Stay ready so you don’t have to get ready!
The doors are OPENING…

27/12/2023

My Daddy used to say, "know the role you played".
Sometimes YOU may be the problem.
Unrevealed, Unresolved trauma is harmful in [ALL] relationships!

Have you experienced brokenness in relationships?

What ROLE did you play? Let's talk about it.

15/12/2023

Sis,
Stop comparing your marriage to theirs.
Your truth is greater than their lie!

04/12/2023

Hey Sis, what’s something you think ALL wives need to know?
What’s the most challenging/rewarding thing about your marriage?

22/11/2023

I’m gonna answer some “how to’s” or questions around navigating grief during the holidays. DM me or drop your comments or questions here! I’ll record the response or go live TODAY!