She speaks quietly. Years of social conditioning Have taught her speaking up Equates to overconfidence; Which is un-lady-like, And perhaps even obnoxious. She may be afraid to shout it, But she knows very well The power she yields In her mind, in her manner In her grace, in her kindness Is no small feat. But... Continue Reading →
Who is the fairest of them all?
The lemon juice stung as I dabbed it across my face. The slight pain was oddly satisfying; almost a sign that the process of making my skin lighter was somehow happening faster because of it. I noticed the spot between my eyebrows where the remnants of a chicken pox scar lingered and dabbed the cotton... Continue Reading →
Ivory Towers
Perspectives on privilege.
Girl; Uncensored
I finally found the courage to tell my #MeToo story.
Fleeting
The series of crazy coincidences that is life.
Just me
Hello, it is really me you're looking for?
Worth
Love, as a transaction.
Self Flagellation
To the dark moments, for there are many.
My accent is my disguise
Perception is not often reality.
Awakening
A small part of a very big world.
Collateral Damage
To all the friends we loved and left...to those that drifted away.
Dear Big Sister
For the eldest sister I often needed.
What’s in a Name?
To the ones who've been called anything but their actual name..
Weak
Introversion is not weakness. Calmness is not weakness. Docility is not weakness.
Running on Empty
To all those who feel the burden of (their own, very high) expectations.
She
In celebration of International Women's Day 2019!
Run
Escapism from one's mind.
Oh Girl
Introspection. Kindness. Self Love.
The Path
We are born alone, we will die alone. The rest is just noise.
The Women In My Life
Feminism or feminine? That is the question.