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I am at a unique growth phase in my life that is incredibly uncomfortable. Within this phase I am forced out of my skin. Shedding like a chameleon who has been taught to yield to their environment as one does. But I am observant; eyes watching the moves of others and fogging when things, such …
I was only about twelve-thirteen yrs old when I got into my first physical altercation with someone. And I cannot call it an altercation. It was a moment in which I was randomly assaulted, slapped in the face by one of my peers at an afterschool program, completely unprovoked. Perhaps she found it would be …
One thing I have realized is that God does not hand us everything on a silver platter. Sometimes it requires work and patience for us to actually see and appreciate the fruits of our labor. So, it's okay if things don't go as planned right away. While I was looking for dresses online that I …
Some nights, I find myself weighing the pull of social events against the comfort of home. There’s always something happening—a gathering, a music night, a meet-up—but sometimes the timing, distance, and my own energy don’t align. And that’s okay. Tonight, I decided to stay home. I spent the afternoon working on my novel and my …
There is something about the holidays that brings out the best and worst in us. While I started Christmas with a bang, there were some challenges. I took a few days off from work, and today is one of those off-days. I spent some time looking at the beautiful holiday lights--several large Christmas tree decorations …
Embarrassing moments: -When I had to be scooped out of the 20-foot pool with a wire-hanger looking thing because I couldn't swim in the life vest properly. I was like an amoeba floating about. -When I dropped the sign "wierdo" during a school play. -Writing a really stupid school play that was an absolute comedy …
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Dear couples therapist, You helped me on this journey towards understanding my relationship. In some ways you did. My partner has childhood trauma and a neurodivergent disorder. I already know that, but you validated it for me. You gave us space to vent and helped my partner understand the gravity of his actions and that …
The world is in utter chaos right now. While I was spending the last few days purging or vomiting into a bucket due to massive food poisoning to the point where I felt like I needed saline to avoid the hospital--I thought about all the people who have it much worse in Gaza. The images …
Life may be difficult now. Job security might be difficult and the future may be uncertain but what's important is addressing your immediate needs and taking care of your mental health. You don't need perfection in your life but you do need to just try. Try your level best to maintain a balance between work …
She was a delicate butterflyCocooned within her nestWising to one day expand her shouldersAnd stretch higher than mountainsSo she could soar into the starsWhere she knew she did belongEvery inch of her was screaming with an earnest desireTo be loved.Her fiery embers were lurching out of her soulHoping to make way with the windAnd touch …
Brown Girl Spills The Chai 