She reached out—not for pity, not for a handout—but because she’d walked her path alone. In a moment of desperate need, overwhelmed by a world that offered no comfort or support, she turned to the one person she believed would care. She thought he loved her soul. She believed he knew her worth and would …
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Echoes of Resilience: A Journey of Truth and Strength
I carry a dream within me—one where I am valued, respected, and never reduced to something insignificant. I never chose a partner as a reflection of my own self-worth; I chose someone who, in my heart, mirrored the values I hold dear. But life is complex, and people reach moments where they long to fulfill …
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UnDoing
A Night of Reflection and Resilience: Reading “UnDoing” in Brooklyn Recently, I had the profound honor of attending a reading in Brooklyn, New York, where I shared a piece of my heart and soul titled “UnDoing.” This piece was published in LampBlack, a community magazine that holds a special place in my heart. LampBlack is …
Summary
If you loved me, held me closely, That would reassure, comfort me. When I lay down to sleep I hug my body, to be held. It’s not wrong for me to love myself, To soothe my hurts, care for my wounds. And transform, appearing undamaged. I long for a day of measure when equality rules, …