In the latest episode of The Mess with Whit and Wes, we were joined by our good friend La Vida and talked about abstinence and saving yourself for mariage. We'd like to share with your our fun conversation and I really think that this is a very controvertial topic that a lot of people can relate to. Come and join in the fun. Watch our podcast here. What's your take on this topic? Share it on the comment section below ..read more

We all have to deal with financial stress, but you might be surprised at how much more that stress affects people living with chronic illness. What causes the most anxiety? Did you answer "finances" to that question? You're not alone. Income instability is one of the leading sources of daily stress for those with chronic illness, and it's something they experience to a greater extent than many other Americans. This results in problems sleeping, feelings of isolation, increased depression and even higher rates of suicide among people with chronic illnesses than those without. Financial problems ..read more

With high debt, even good health may not be enough. Let's admit it. We all want to be loved, successful and rich. We all hope that the third time is a charm. And no one wants to go through life feeling lonely, unsuccessful or poor. But are you willing to pay the price for health? The question sounds crazy but it's not. With high debt, even good health may not be enough, according to "Debt's far-reaching effect on mental well-being" an article by John Torous, MD of Harvard Medical School and Elizabeth H. Bradley Phd of Yale University School of Medicine published in The Journal of Pyschosomatic ..read more

We can't control everything that happens to us, but we can control how we respond to things. This is truer now more than ever with the rise in chronic illnesses worldwide. One in three people are expected to have a chronic illness at some point in their lives. Chronic illnesses bring on new challenges daily, with many people learning life skills they never thought they would need to know. For me personally, it's been learning how to properly manage pain and keep myself as healthy as possible without draining my bank account or breaking myself even further (or both). Like most people who live ..read more

Many people living with chronic illness are surprised to learn that they're also dealing with debt - in some cases, lots of it. It's one thing to pay for medical costs, but when your unexpected health issues trigger financial insecurity and leave you unable to work, bills like credit cards can quickly pile up. The good news is that there are ways out of the debt maze. The first step is understanding how exactly debt works - whether you owe money or someone owes you. Once you know what information creditors collect about you and how they use it, you'll be able to better manage your finances and ..read more

Last year, I believe I discussed my tragic relationship with money. But I didn't really get into how chronic illness affects your debt, and your money and how it affects you. I'm all for a good financial fight, but it's hard to win when your body is betraying you every step of the way. For those of you reading this who are not chronically ill, let me explain. When your illness is flaring, it feels like everything hurts . You either don't feel like getting up and doing much at all; or the pain is so bad that you simply can't move much. It's hard for most people to remember how debilitating it ..read more

Hello everyone, it's been a while! But, you can expect to hear from me more often.. from now on :) And to start the year with a bang, I am bringing you a brand new show with Mr.Wes called The Mess with Whit and Wes! We'll be posting a fresh new video at least once a month and we're so excited to share our first episode with you. Watch it here: It was a pretty lengthy video where we discussed everything that we loved and hated in 2021 and what we're looking forward this year. I hope you enjoy watching our first episode as much as we enjoyed filming it! Oh, don't forget to subscribe to our chan ..read more

Growing my own garden has always been one of my biggest dreams. Aside from the fact that it’s visually aesthetic, the thought of harvesting my own fruits and vegetables is just so satisfying. Like me, there are a lot of people who are also into gardening especially nowadays when we’re forced to stay at home because of the pandemic. I’m pretty sure we’ve all thought of having a nice garden, but we know for a fact that keeping and maintaining it is a serious business. But you’ve got nothing to be afraid of, like everything else, it’s easy to learn how to take care your garden. Aside from all of ..read more

As content creators, regardless if you write a blog, shoot videos, and record podcasts, it’s essential to share your most authentic life. Yes, I know. There are different types of content, but if you really want to build a community and a group of people who share the same values and beliefs, that’s your way to go. You see, as content creator, you’re sharing your experiences, values, beliefs, and even your personal life publicly. And this is the main reason why people follow you. They subscribe to your videos because they can relate to what you’ve been through. They listen to your podcasts be ..read more

Me tryna figure out if im having a flare, rona, the flu or a flaronaflu. Girl, I swear before Mr. Jesus it didn’t think I did that much this past weekend but apparently I tried to run myself down to the GROUND honey.⠀ ⠀ The lawd helps babies and fools and clearly Im A fool because he sent a whole ass hurricane threat to allow me to rest again yesterday.⠀ ⠀ I feel better but why I have acid reflux last night. If I could fight my own self I would.⠀This was another clear sign that I've taken on a lot but I still have to take the time to take care of myself. If I don't, my body will put me down ..read more