It’s been awhile, about a month and I have a good reason for that. I lost the matriarch of my family this month, attempted to reign in self care like a galloping horse and heal from the anniversary of sexual …
Category: Herstory
Menstruation, Sexual Violence & Recovery: There’s A Connection?
TW: This post deals with talks of sexual violence as well as difficulty with menstruation and feelings of depression. Please practice self care. I see you. I love you. I speak my truth. I spoke with someone today about …
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When Alone is A Prize That I’ve Won
Here I am, late night on a Wednesday, the last Wednesday that I’ll have off in a while and I’m thinking about so many things. Here I sit, a silk robe donning my shoulders, legs crossed, tea steaming, the cold …
I Didn’t Write Today – A Post of Honest Evaluation
I didn’t write today. I didn’t write today. I didn’t write today because…. Because. I didn’t write today because I was busy, tired, working. I didn’t write today because I wasn’t moved to. I would rather give you my best …
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What Is Love & How Do I Know It’s Real?
“Where are the scars?” She asked. I replied. “Just because you can’t see them doesn’t make my trauma any less real” – Catherine Speaks Ooooooo this feels good. This week, I decided to talk about “receiving love” without “receiving abuse” …
Where Are The Roots Buried?
“Got a fire in my belly. Let me burn, let me fly. Let me take you back to the rhythm, back to the day when you felt only love in my arms. Let me take you back to the country …
I’m Insecure & Queer: The Importance of Visibility & Big Dreams with Even Bigger Plans
I’ve been glued to Issa Rae since The Mis-Adventures of Awkward Black Girl. I was in the early years of college or maybe late years of high school, I don’t really remember now. I do remember being glued to my …
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