I Am Who I Say I Am
I Am Who I Say I Am
Self Love
From my adventures through singleness, one of the most important lessons I have learned is that living in the present doesn’t just mean acknowledging my physical feelings, but also my internal ones.
A Year of Reflection
Cultivating my writing career has been a great privilege during one of the worst years in the 21st century. I would not have been able to do this without my beautiful community, which continues to grow each day. If it wasn’t for the amazing people in my life, I wouldn’t have found these opportunities or have the mental fortitude to show up every day ready to kick life in the ass. Living through a global pandemic had me appreciate my life more and forced me to move out of my comfort zone because everything was uncertain.
It Starts with Teeth
You go upstairs and look at yourself in the mirror; your waist has turned inward and your stomach has flattened— age has done what no amount of starvation ever could.
She fusses over you like you’re a fragile doll— pushes food your way constantly and watches you eat with nervousness instead of resentment.
You know she’s scared for you, but for the first time in a long time, it feels like she’s calling you beautiful.