I started tracing my roots. I ask to see pictures. My aunts are weird about sharing their photos. Can someone tell me why? I’d only take a picture of pictures I like.

We Teach People How To Treat Us

I’m contemplating this saying, “We teach people how to treat us.”  I’m considering my treatment and asking myself what kind of instructions am I giving.  I am surrounded by love. I am surrounded by creative, passionate, hardworking, evolving, spiritual and loving people.  I think they are reflections of who I am.

A few people, the ones closest to me have really hurt me lately.  I can’t teach my…

About Original Sin, Again.

Child with the holy ghost.

Before I could address any issues I’d gained just by living in a country that is hostile against black people. Before I could address the defense mechanisms I started to build to survive as a female in a race that is hostile towards females.  Before I could grow to appreciate my nappy hair, heavy body and dark skin in a world where beauty is defined as: long straight…