Welcome to Family Felicity. I’m so glad you’re here!
Hi…… I’m DayJah Danielle.
I’m a writer, mother, vocalist, poet, and lover of all things fun. When I’m not blogging or chasing after my dreams, you’ll find me traveling, making music, or soaking up precious moments with my family.
With a double degree in psychology and sociology, a certification in communication, and over a decade of experience in youth services, I’ve spent much of my life helping others. But my greatest passions are writing, uplifting women, bringing families together, and spreading joy wherever I go.
Why Family Felicity?
You’ve probably heard the saying, “If mama ain’t happy, ain’t nobody happy.” It’s funny because it’s true. As women, we’re often the backbone of our families, but even the strongest backbones need support. That’s why I built Family Felicity to be a source of strength, inspiration, and encouragement for you.
Motherhood is beautiful, but let’s be real—it’s also hard. We juggle so much every day, and it can feel like the weight of the world is on our shoulders. Nonetheless, this space is here to help you gain strength and inspiration, even in the chaos.
My Journey of Survival and Strength
If you’re struggling, please know you’re NOT alone. In totality, mothers labor each day. We strive to be there for our kids in each stage of their development.
It takes a lot to raise children, and It’s normal to feel overwhelmed by everything that we are tasked to do.
My story as a mother began with one of the most overwhelming, difficult, and miraculous experiences i’ve ever had. Towards the end of my pregnancy with my daughter, I suffered a pulmonary embolism- a blood clot that traveled to my lungs. The pain was unbearable and had such a great physical impact that i collapsed and lost consciousness.
I woke up on the bathroom floor and was rushed to the ICU. I almost died and fought for my life for days. After being treated, doctors told me my baby had no heartbeat. I was devastated. I was told I’d be delivering a stillborn, but then, something extraordinary happened.
After a grueling labor, I delivered a baby that was silent and still. With only my midwife at my side, she guided my hand to her tiny body…And, as I touched her, my daughter let out the faintest cry!
Doctors, nurses, and professionals that were assigned to our care rushed to my room in ICU and were completely astonished. They had no clue how she survived or what this miracle of life meant. However, I knew that it meant there was great purpose ahead for both me and my daughter.
By a miraculous act of God, my daughter came back to life. Despite being pronounced dead, born prematurely (during a global pandemic), and suffering a brain bleed, she was restored to full health. We both stayed in the hospital for roughly 3 weeks. However, today, we are both thriving, living proof of resilience and grace.
That experience changed me forever. It taught me to embrace gratitude, find joy in life’s storms, and walk in purpose. Though my life isn’t perfect, I choose to use my story of survival to bring life to dead things and to help others heal.
Finding Beauty in the Ashes
Life hasn’t been easy. I’ve faced abuse, battled depression, and struggled to find balance as a single mother, full-time nonprofit worker, aspiring artist, and business owner. But through it all, I’ve learned that even in the darkest moments, there’s beauty to be found.
Family Felicity was born out of my desire to help people like you find that beauty. It’s a community where we can all grow together, heal together, and support one another in this wild, wonderful journey of growth and familial bonding.
A Message for You
If you’re feeling overwhelmed, know this: you are stronger than you think, and there is joy waiting for you on the other side of whatever you’re facing!
When we feel fear, stress, and anxiety, we have a choice in our perspective, and we can choose how we will respond to life’s storms.
Here, we choose peace in the chaos, hope in the pain, and happiness in the struggle. Together, we can break generational cycles, flourish, and create the lives we’ve always dreamed of for ourselves and our families.
I’m still learning and growing every day, and I invite you to join me on this adventure. Let’s strive to be the best versions of ourselves, not just for us, but also for the ones we love most.
When we’re at our best, our families get our best. And that’s what Family Felicity is all about…. helping you find your strength, your joy, and your own version of felicity.
So, let’s grow, thrive, and create something beautiful together.
With love and gratitude,
DayJah Danielle
“When I am filled with cares, Your comfort brings me joy.” -Psalm 94:19-