Mental health/illness and the Black community.

So.. I have just spent the last few hours writing a personal statement for a job application (Something I feel I'm actually getting better at) to find that I missed the deadline by an hour. 😦 I was impressed with some of what I wrote though - not often, lol - so thought I'd share …

Chapter Narj. (Exerpt)

In the midst of grieving, you were my ray of sunshine. Then in the midst of that you said you wanted to be mines.I was so sad, I felt like a fish out of water, I felt I couldn't make a decision right then.Although I was scared, I made those decisions for you.I didn't want …

I’m committed to me.

The hammer and chisel – a mere metaphor for the source of what you’re truly afraid to open your heart to. True vulnerability is the answer to all our fears, but how many of us are brave enough to explore it? Sometimes we must let go of what we are used to, what we think …

No such thing as compromise, only sacrifice.

***What are the things that have helped shape you, that are ‘frowned upon’ or ‘taboo’? *** ** What standards have you assumed on your life, as a result of examples you’ve seen or what you’ve been told/taught? ** When I say self-love, I think people automatically think I’m referring to my physical appearance (as let’s …