Restless Behavior
May 17, 2022
How the fuck do you sleep at night? How the fuck do you sleep at night? How the FUCK do you sleep at night?! Knowing that you hurt me…
Author: Akilah York
Unable to stop writting. Currently gaining courage to share it.
Feeling Some Type Of Way
May 11, 2022
Texas is so annoying right now! Google it… Google: Texas September 1st, 2021 I’m trying to take as many deep breaths as possible so that I can just get this off my chest and be done with it… For the time being… Well until another rant of expression comes up. Texas, why are you so … More Feeling Some Type Of Way
Dear Mary Jane,
April 20, 2022
Hey girl, hey! Just wanted to take some time to thank you for your growth. Without you, I would be a drug addict probably… doped up on prescription meds, searching for my next high to take the edge off. Since you came into my life things have never been the same. You have allowed me … More Dear Mary Jane,
TRUE LIFE: The Part Of Me I’ve Been Hiding
April 6, 2022
I just finished watching MAID on Netflix. Tears are still rolling down my cheeks. Especially when it comes to Alex and stepping into her world of domestic violence. Very well written and filmed. What if l told you that l was Alex and my bruises are all healed now? Most nights l can’t sleep. l … More TRUE LIFE: The Part Of Me I’ve Been Hiding
#10 Year Challenge
January 18, 2022
I’m changing so much. So I’ve been reading about self compassion and the pros because there’s absolutely no cons to the newfound self appreciation. Now what l have learned about self compassion is it’s much different than self-esteem. Self-esteem is something our ego likes to control in order to validate ourselves. Or simpler, it’s just … More #10 Year Challenge
#RedFlags: You Just Can’t Sit With Us
November 29, 2021
If one dose not actively practice Mindfulness. If you are asking for something you are not first providing yourself. Like…love and trust and acceptance. If they haven’t tapped into Shadow Work. If they lack sympathy for mental health illnesses. If there a narcissist. Runnnnnn!
I Hope You’re Remembering
November 1, 2021
I hope you’re remembering to take care of yourself. I hope you’re remembering to put yourself first when you wake up in the morning. Take your time getting out of bed and going on with your day. Hope you’re remembering to sit in the sun and sing your favorite song in traffic. And remembering to … More I Hope You’re Remembering
Butterfly
October 26, 2021
We are not here to just survive. Just to live here. We are made to thrive. And take up space. To stretch and extend. Being molded into something new. Transforming into our purpose.
Self Care Check List
October 19, 2021
1. Just breathe 2. Continue to breathe deep belly breaths 3. Wash your face & brush your hair 4. Put a face mask on and oil your scalp 5. Listen to soothing sounds when you go to sleep 6. Tell yourself I Love You and mean it a minimum of 20X a day 7. Ask … More Self Care Check List
Courage
July 16, 2021
I want you to stay encouraged you know… I want you to be the woman of your own dreams. Know that you are the woman for the job. You are the only lady to make your own dreams come true. You are the only person who sees your vision the way that you do. Stay … More Courage
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