I was looking for you to be straight forward with it all I was looking for you to fall in the ways I did Fall through the cracks of the bed We caressed each other’s bodies We kissed We laughed I was looking for your smile to mean something deeper I was looking for you … More Fall
It was a Friday night and for the first time out of my four years in high school, I was actually getting to experience a night out like the ones you see in all the movies about high school kids. I was always the quiet one in school who barely went out so I thought … More How A Sexual Assault Changed Me Sexually
Hello Ladies! Today on The She Series, I’m going to leave you with a little affirmation. When writing my poetry book, The Diary of She, it was important that I not only show my flaws and open up about my feelings but to also help uplift and inspire other women. This poem is a reminder to … More The She Series – “Hey Ladies”
“How did you two let him escape?” said Jewel. Jude and Janet sat up front, irritated that Jewel even asked them that and even more irritated that Jaron escaped. “Why don’t you sit back and chill in the backseat? We have to get out of town now!” said a frustrated Jude. The trio set … More The Past Lives-Part 7: Turning Up The Heat
Hey everybody, I hope y’all missed me! Thank you for continuously supporting me and my work! I know I dipped out without warning, but moves were (and are) being made. This episode of Misha’s Room is a little different. I finally watched the Netflix Series When They See Us (directed by Ava Duvernay, one of my creative role … More Misha’s Room Episode 9: When They See Us
“Where are you taking me?” said Ryan to Jaron. “We are going to your house to get a gameplan to get out of this city and fast,” said Jaron. The duo raced through the city of San Diego racing to get to Ryan’s apartment. Jaron knew it was only a matter of time before he … More The Past Lives – Part 6: Race Against Time
Colorism is prejudice or discrimination against individuals with darker skin tones. Typically, this occurs among people of the same ethnic or racial group. For example, colorism within the Black community says you’re too dark to be beautiful, or you’re too light to be black. It has been a serious emotional and psychological battle for all … More Color Shouldn’t “COLOR” judgement
“I could kill him right now,” said Jewel. As Jewel was leaving Janet’s dwelling with Jude, she couldn’t believe the level of deceit Ryan brought into her life. He lied to her about the disappearance of Jude and then used her vulnerability to his advantage. She was fuming and she could hardly contain her frustrations. … More The Past Lives- Part 5: The Big Reveal
Growing up I’ve never been the popular girl, despite what everyone likes to believe. My group of friends could barely form a triangle but throughout middle and high school, I didn’t think about it much. I might not have had a ton a friends but I still felt welcome. It wasn’t until I left college … More Cliques – I Don’t Need Em!
You mean to tell me that some man… gets to tell ME… about MY BODY? _ You mean the body I was born in? The body that I grew up in? The body that I am made of? The body that I feed? The body that I cloth? The body that I take care of? … More My Body
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