Black She Wrote

I wrote this post yesterday called "Dear White People Feeling Oppressed..." I've been writing about issues that affect the Black, or mixed-race community for so long now, that I neglected all the other ways that humans can be oppressed. We as colored or marginalized folk tend to think "in our lane," and we often - … Continue reading Black She Wrote

It’s Easy For Me To Say This…Because I Am In The Middle

Growing up I was always in the middle, it's the single most reason that I didn't fit in. I didn't value what the girls my age valued. I wanted freedom, they wanted to get married and have babies - I figured getting married and having babies would GIVE me freedom, because I figured if I … Continue reading It’s Easy For Me To Say This…Because I Am In The Middle

Stay Lifted Sis

So yesterday I had to see my Psych Nurse and my Psychiatrist, and after the meetings were both over I took a moment to say thank you. Of all the people in my life who have helped me get to this point, they are the two most important. They have sat with me while I … Continue reading Stay Lifted Sis

For Allies, Supporters, Loved Ones, And Doctors, Of Those Dealing With Mental Health Issues…TRIGGER WARNING

this post describes and details a journey of complex mental health issues THAT STEM FROM RAPE, TORTURE, AND CHILDHOOD SEXUAL ABUSE. please practice self care while reading this post and do feel free to share it with anyone in your life who might need assitance helping you along your journey. THIS POST IS DEDICATED TO … Continue reading For Allies, Supporters, Loved Ones, And Doctors, Of Those Dealing With Mental Health Issues…TRIGGER WARNING

If You Want To Be A Good Ally, To Any Cause, You Have To Accept Yourself First…Always

I was thinking today that I have been more proactive than I've been in awhile, largely because I've cleared out some of the clutter in my mind and I've made space for me to just be "me" again, but partially because today is just one of those majickal days when even though I feel like … Continue reading If You Want To Be A Good Ally, To Any Cause, You Have To Accept Yourself First…Always