There’s a chip in the wall opposite my bed. Many small beauty marks such as this decorate the walls of my bedroom. This particular chip has a…… Read more “Othello & the Pink”
NOBODY’S F*CKIN MAYBE
The first maybe I allowed in my life was at 15. I let an ex use a maybe like a semi-colon. Pausing our relationship but not our…… Read more “NOBODY’S F*CKIN MAYBE”
Death to the “Good Girl”
I was “good,” I was really good. I didn’t raise my voice too loud or ask too many questions. I didn’t probe or pry even when my…… Read more “Death to the “Good Girl””
Sex is NOT a Therapist
Great sex after a hard day is indescribably wonderful. There are so many mental, emotional, and physical benefits to shaking the sheets like lowered stress levels,…… Read more “Sex is NOT a Therapist”
Picture Imperfect
Sometimes it’s just really good to feel yourself *cues Beyonce.* I never thought I was photogenic. Largely, the idea of me being beautiful was a one-sided…… Read more “Picture Imperfect”
Kill the Messenger and the Message
Somebody, please go gather Unc Snoop and his bonnet to get him together because this ain’t it. Excuse my ebonics while I dive into this post. …… Read more “Kill the Messenger and the Message”
The Secret Meaning of Words
“Actions speak louder than words..” And often, they do but nothing in this world articulates, defines, explains, and clarifies quite like words. Words, whether spoken or…… Read more “The Secret Meaning of Words”
Let’s Get Uncomfortable
My greatest moments were born from my greatest discomforts. I’ve been pushed, pulled, and dragged into situations that I felt ill-prepared for and totally blindsided by; yet…… Read more “Let’s Get Uncomfortable”
The WET Season
Phone wet. Lips & elbows moisturized. Curls Juicy. DMs Drippin’. The next hurricane should be named “Krystal” The only things dry are my eyes. In the…… Read more “The WET Season”
Alpha Female Blues
What I’ve discovered in my 28 years of life is that being head bitch doesn’t necessarily go to the female that’s the loudest or most charismatic. I…… Read more “Alpha Female Blues”
