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 … Continue reading Mental health/illness and the Black community.

Ms DSY

I'm shy until I'm not.I give until I can't anymore.I will trust you until you give me a reason not to. I cry when I'm happyI cry when I'm sadI cry when I'm angryI cry when I winI cry when I'm overwhelmedI cry, I cry, I cry. Right now I'm cryingI cry about the memoriesI … Continue reading Ms DSY

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 … Continue reading Chapter Narj. (Exerpt)

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 … Continue reading I’m committed to me.

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 … Continue reading No such thing as compromise, only sacrifice.

Her

I appreciate her, I forgive her, I trust her, I love her! She’s not for everyone and sometimes this realisation can hurt but, She’s at peace knowing who’s for her Will be so effortlessly. Her forgiveness is often perceived as weakness, Instead of a chance to grow fruitfully. Stronger than she should have to be, … Continue reading Her

Ahhh!

Being brave, following my dreams, facing fears and jumping when its scariest. I've been taking the small steps that all seem to be adding up. Right now the feelings are mixed, I'm feeling proud about the few small decisions I've made over the last few weeks, but also like things are about to heat up … Continue reading Ahhh!

(pt1) Love is not black & White …

… It’s all colours of the spectrum Do you believe in love? Do you believe in being in love? Do you believe that there’s a difference between the two? How possible is it to fall in love with two people? To be in love with two people at the same time? Completely impossible would’ve been … Continue reading (pt1) Love is not black & White …