Anya Nicola

A cartoon-style Bitmoji of a woman with long black hair, glasses, a red graduation cap, and a red dress stands confidently with folded arms in front of a blurred bookshelf background. She wears black-and-gray Air Jordan sneakers. At the bottom, text reads: AnyaNicolaBlogger with the Snapchat username fulfigurbeauty and a Snapcode.

27 Aug

Reclaiming My Brilliance

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Letting Go of Shame and Owning My Mind When I was a little girl growing up, I was told to […]

A powerful illustration of a Black mother holding her baby while fleeing through a stormy background. The baby smiles joyfully while holding a red toy telephone, symbolizing innocence amidst struggle. The mother looks determined and protective. Bold text at the bottom reads: “Other people’s failures are not your responsibility.”

27 Aug

From Pain to Power: Letting Go of Other People’s Failures

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A Story of Closure, Healing & Power I speak very openly about my trauma. But I’ve also learned that transparency […]

A Black woman with natural hair practices yoga in a softly sunlit room. She wears a black sports bra and leggings and is in a low lunge pose with one hand gently resting on her head, the other raised. Her body is centered and grounded, symbolizing the inward journey of somatic healing and trauma release. A vase of flowers sits in the background by a bright window.

25 Aug

When the Body Trembles as a Black Neurodivergent Woman

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Some moments in healing defy language. All I can tell you is that it starts with a stretch—a simple one […]

10 Aug

The Bathtub Epiphany: How Life Before Him Prepared Me for Life After Him

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I’m writing this from my bathtub, surrounded by everything I need within arm’s reach—my Sapo, water tumbler, face cloth, and […]

This is a stylized digital portrait of a Black woman with locs pulled back, wearing large glasses and a white tank top. Her skin features bold red and pink paint-like overlays, emphasizing her expression and body art. Visible tattoos adorn her upper back and shoulder, which also show signs of healing skin. She gazes confidently over her shoulder against a plain background.

04 Aug

She Still Lives There

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I am not ready for love. Not the kind that asks me to bend when I’ve only just begun to […]

01 Aug

The Art of Letting Go

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Letting go used to feel impossible. Like a trick I hadn’t learned yet. Everyone made it sound so simple: “Just […]

An illustrated digital portrait of Anya Nicola sitting at a table in a warmly lit kitchen. She wears glasses, a black long-sleeve top, and layered gemstone necklaces. Her hair is styled in locs with red tips. She holds a teal journal in one hand and a water bottle in the other. On the table in front of her are an open notebook, a green mug, a bowl of vegetables, and a medication bottle. Behind her, cartoon-style orange, pink, and yellow flames rise dramatically. Bold comic-style text reads: “IT WASN’T A DIET, IT WAS A LIFESTYLE CHANGE — AND NOT JUST FOR MY BODY.”

31 Jul

It Wasn’t a Diet, It Was a Lifestyle Change — And Not Just for My Body

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“It Wasn’t a Diet, It Was a Lifestyle Change — And Not Just for My Body” You know, when you […]

A regal Black Rastafarian woman with locs sits peacefully among traditional Jamaican healing herbs including moringa, mint, and lavender. She wears vibrant African-inspired patterns and emanates strength and serenity. Rastafarian colors of red, gold, and green accent the background, while natural sunlight creates a warm glow, symbolizing healing and renewal.

05 Mar

Blooming Again: How I Found Hope and Healing After Narcissistic Trauma

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Earlier today, I received a beautiful surprise that brought tears to my eyes – a stunning bouquet of flowers from […]

The image shows a plate of French toast served with fresh blueberries, powdered sugar, and mint leaves. The French toast slices are golden brown and dusted with powdered sugar. Blueberries are scattered on top and around the toast, providing a pop of color and fresh fruit flavor. A sprig of mint adds a bright green accent to the dish. The French toast is served on a beige plate atop a textured brown placemat, with a glass jar and yellow flowers blurred in the background, creating a warm and inviting breakfast or brunch scene.

02 Mar

Finding Healing in French Toast: A Love Letter to My Community

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It’s a sunny Sunday morning on March 2, 2025, and I’m standing in my kitchen, whisking eggs with vanilla extract. […]

A photograph of Anya Nicola, a Jamaican-Canadian student, writer, and mental health advocate, shows her walking outdoors on a university campus. She is wearing a grey sweater with a red maple leaf and the letter ‘T’ on the front, dark jeans, a black jacket, and red-framed glasses. Her red locs frame her face, and she has a lanyard with an ID badge around her neck. She is captured mid-step with a slight smile, looking towards the camera. The background features a modern concrete building, leafless trees, and a dark metal sculpture with spikes protruding from it, suggesting a winter or late autumn setting.

14 Feb

Five Years Later: Same Soul, Bigger Dreams, Stronger Purpose

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You know that moment when you look back at your old social media posts and think, “Damn, I’ve come a […]

Reclaiming My Brilliance

From Pain to Power: Letting Go of Other People’s Failures

When the Body Trembles as a Black Neurodivergent Woman

The Bathtub Epiphany: How Life Before Him Prepared Me for Life After Him

She Still Lives There

The Art of Letting Go

It Wasn’t a Diet, It Was a Lifestyle Change — And Not Just for My Body

Blooming Again: How I Found Hope and Healing After Narcissistic Trauma

Finding Healing in French Toast: A Love Letter to My Community

Five Years Later: Same Soul, Bigger Dreams, Stronger Purpose

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