Deon Sumer
Hi, I’m Deon! I grew up in Zachary, Louisiana. I am currently attending Southern University Law Center with the intention of practicing family law. I had my daughter, Evelyn, in the fall of 2018. I love traveling and exploring new places. A plane ticket to anywhere with a rental car waiting for me is a solid vacation. I have a degree in mass communications with a concentration in public relations and a minor in political science from LSU. I have two rescue dogs at home and love helping with animal welfare efforts. My daughter’s first word was dog (or ‘gog’). I'm also always looking for ways to join the fight against Louisiana's domestic violence epidemic. As for my day job, I serve as the Executive Director of a conservative think tank. I spend the majority of my free time gardening, attempting to master my Canon camera, and reading.
Depp v. Heard: My Unpopular Opinion
Dior is the only one coming out of this trial happy; neither Johnny Depp nor Amber Heard will come out in one piece, and the court of public opinion is at an all-time low.
As...
Benefits of a Family iCloud Album
Having a shared family iCloud album has turned into a new medium for communicating with my family. I got the idea years ago from a friend I worked for and tweaked the idea.
She and...
In Defense of Screen Time
Screen time gets a pretty bad reputation in the millennial parenting world. It seems that from the time we give birth, we’re encouraged to hold out as long as possible to give our kids...
Red Flags, Narcissism, & Other Terms We Should Stop Throwing Around
I’m a law school student, and I’ve been spending a great deal of time around family law. This is a place where everyone has to give the person they are leaving a mental health...
Hold Your Judgement on Elle Woods, Carrie Bradshaw, & Me
“I’m not afraid of heights, have you seen my shoes?” – Carrie Bradshaw
When I was in high school, messy buns were in. Girls wanted to give the illusion that they rolled out of bed...
Lesson from Miss Louisiana: Power in Silence
Think what you will about pageants, but I learned a lot competing for Miss Louisiana. One of the skills that continues to hold on is the power of silence.
In the Miss USA and Miss...
Single Mom in Law School’s POV: Learning To Suck at Everything
A Single Mom in Law School’s Point of View:
When I decided to go to law school, my first thought was how it would negatively affect my parenting, as I have a toddler. I would...
What RBG & Scalia Can Teach Us This Holiday Season
The holidays are here. Family gatherings are around the corner. For most of us, that means navigating difficult relationships that we are only obligated to navigate twice a year.
“Eliminate toxic relationships from your life”...
Why Are We So Focused On Teaching Women How to Not Become Gabby Petito,...
October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Red Stick Mom has partnered with the Louisiana Coalition Against Domestic Violence to help bring awareness to this important topic. Resources for getting help or reporting domestic violence...
36% of LA Women Experience Domestic Violence. This is Why You Don’t Notice.
October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Red Stick Mom has partnered with the Louisiana Coalition Against Domestic Violence to help bring awareness to this important topic. Resources for getting help or reporting domestic violence...
7 Reasons Women Don’t Leave Violent Relationships
October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Red Stick Mom has partnered with the Louisiana Coalition Against Domestic Violence to help bring awareness to this important topic. Resources for getting help or reporting domestic violence...
Honey Boo Boo is Back and You Need to Check Yourself
Alana “Honey Boo Boo” Thompson made her way back in the news a couple of weeks ago. While I’ve never watched an episode of “Here Comes Honey Boo Boo," I do know the basics:
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