Iyanla always asked her guests, “When did your heart break?”. Almost instantaneously, they would cry and say something like, “I was 5 years old.” You can imply what she means, but in this case, I mean the emotional breakdown of relationship. The moment you learn that the person(s) you trusted the most betrayed you. The […]
MoreDo you ever feel like you overshare? Just have everybody all up in your business? Overshare is my middle name. I always want people to fully understand me, but I’m constantly on the fence between opening up and shutting up. I’ve experienced my words being used against me one too many times, especially in the […]
MoreI’m struggling to find what my heart is into. Emphasis on struggle. Swift changes in career can do that to you. I’ve been sitting on an unfinished manuscript, a blog that was meant to flourish, several drafted beginnings to short stories, and books that have yet to be read, let alone looked at. What is […]
MoreI powerwalked from the train to make it in line before the crowd arrived. It was Friday Night Slam at the Nuyorican Poets’ Cafe. 10:00pm. I trembled in the brisk air before making my way inside where I was met by a bulky, bearded man who exclaimed, “Thirteen dollars!” over the loud music. The venue […]
MoreWhen do we hold family accountable? When do we let them know that they are wrong? There is a difference between cursing them out and not initiating contact for several months and having a clear, direct conversation. When do we say, “you got me f*cked up?” When does the older generation respect the younger as […]
MoreI’ve dreamt about this girl a few times. A couple nights ago, to be exact. This time we ignored each other. Does that mean that I’m over it? It has been about three and a half years since we last spoke. Her last words: “Alright, Latrice”, nastily. An abrupt dial tone. Okay. I’ll start from […]
MoreWhy is it that we don’t learn how complicated friendship is until we’re full and grown with one damn friend? I know, I know. With age comes lessons, but this was supposed to be easy. Like in Kindergarten; at the jungle gym, before you get a concussion because your head hit the bars a few […]
MoreRemembering childhood should bring fond memories and warm, fuzzy feelings. Not in my case. I remember tearful sprints from the bus stop and frequent trips to the guidance counselor. With my slim stature, narrow face, and big brown eyes, one might think I’d be popular or at least confident. Instead, I was bullied. Who knew […]
More*cues Slippin’ by DMX* Ladies and gents, I’ve been slipping. It’s been well over a month since my last post and I’m not apologizing, but I’m sorry. I will say, I’ve been getting some reading in, aka blowing through fiction novels like it’s no one’s business. Good distraction? Yes. Inspiration to write? Eh. That used […]
MoreThere. I said it. I find myself extremely green in sight of other’s promotions, marriage proposals, new cribs. I am Miss Salty. The latter? I can hold off on, but a new job? I’m reeling in envy. I’ve been applying for a new job consistently, persistently, desperately, for about a year now. Ok. The pandemic […]
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