soft black writer

bell hooks mentioned going through a time in her life where she was severely depressed and suicidal and how the only way she got through it was through changing her environment: She surrounded her home with buddhas of all colors, Audre Lorde’s A Litany for Survival facing her as she wakes up, and filling the space she saw everyday with reinforcing objects and meaningful books. She asks herself each day, “What are you going to do today to resist domination?” I also really liked it when she said that in order to move from pain to power, it is crucial to engage in “an active rewriting of our lives.”

my blog is just my bedroom. so when i interact with my mutuals it's via landline and every time i leave a reply on a post im twirling the curly cord and probably painting my toenails or something

The absolute cutest man.

scrap metal artist. that's so perfect! i love that she's a creative and is covered in tattoos. it's always refreshing to read about alternative women of color who aren't afraid to take some initiative. big ol' bashful biker baby. 🖤