Evolution Sometimes Means Goodbye

Thirty years in, and Janelle and Kody sound like they might be calling it quits, and that's just the saddest truth to me. But a good portion of their problems is due to fan comments. The truth is that when you put your life out there for the world to see, whether you want them … Continue reading Evolution Sometimes Means Goodbye

How Trauma Survivors Date Ethically

Signs of trauma are often hard to understand unless you know what you're seeing, or you know 100% of a person's experiences. Here are some things to look for thanks to Help Guide dot Org. Emotional & psychological symptoms: Shock, denial, or disbeliefConfusion, difficulty concentratingAnger, irritability, mood swingsAnxiety and fearGuilt, shame, self-blameWithdrawing from othersFeeling sad … Continue reading How Trauma Survivors Date Ethically

There is Nothing Sexy About Guns and Gangs

I've been thinking a lot about this, and it's actually the reason that's pulled me away from a very well known, predominantly Black women writing group. There are an abnormal number of books written about women falling in love with gangsters - with the story usually revolving around the idea that these women can either … Continue reading There is Nothing Sexy About Guns and Gangs

You Are Not Going To Find Your Perfect Love In A Strip Club. I Promise You. Find Yourself First.

Does he even know your name? Or does he have a nickname for you that no one else in the world calls you because they all know your fucking name? Yeah, he doesn't love you. Does he have any interest in who you are as a person, or does he use pretending to get to … Continue reading You Are Not Going To Find Your Perfect Love In A Strip Club. I Promise You. Find Yourself First.

When It’s Time To Open The Doors: How Do You Know When It’s Time To Fall In Love?

I've been thinking about this, and I wrote a thread about it on Twitter, but I wanted to expand on these ideas. When it's time to open the door to love, how do you know that you'll survive it if things go bad? How do you know that you're ready? How do you know and … Continue reading When It’s Time To Open The Doors: How Do You Know When It’s Time To Fall In Love?