Published in Political Sense·PinnedMember-onlyA Blinding Reality — Living in a World of Double StandardsThere is chaos around every corner — we must be better! — All eyes were on Georgia on January 5th as the Senate runoff election took place. Prior to election day, a record 3 million voters had already cast their ballots before the final day of early voting on December 31, 2020. If you are anything like me, once the polls closed…Equality5 min read
Published in ILLUMINATION·PinnedMember-onlyFalling Further From MyselfAnxiety and depression are a daily struggle. — There is a line where my truth once was Underneath the surface is darkness An endless abyss of nothingness I walk the line in a delicate panic Always in fear of what lies beneath If my balance is slightly shifted I plunge downward into the depths Destitute of vision — surrounded…Poetry On Medium1 min read
Published in ILLUMINATION·PinnedMember-onlyThe New Year — New Me Perspective5 things to do instead of making New Year’s Resolutions. — People are already thinking about their resolutions for the new year. Many have already started to plan their goals that will help to create the best 2021 imaginable. Why do we do this to ourselves? Why do we insist on waiting for happiness as if it is something that we…Happiness3 min read
Published in ILLUMINATION·Dec 19, 2020Member-onlyThe Soundtrack to Your Life — the Reason Certain Songs Have Special MeaningWhat does the music of your life sound like? — Certain smells or sounds can instantly transport you back to a moment in time that you are elated to be reminded of while others may awaken memories that you would rather not visit again. There are certain songs you may hear that serve as a guide to your past and…Life Lessons7 min read
Published in Be Unique·Nov 28, 2020Member-onlyWhen You Feel Forgotten by Those That Are Supposed to Care MostThe memories that shape you — never leave your mind — I am no stranger to the reality of childhood trauma. I was locked inside my own tumultuous prison that had no escape hatch or light at the end of what seemed like a perpetual tunnel of wrong turns and chaos. …Mental Health6 min read
Published in Equality Includes You·Nov 24, 2020Member-onlyWhat Being Black Means to A White Child From A Predominantly White TownLife did not give me a break for being white — Or maybe it did. — Life Can Be Hard I am especially aware of what struggle looks like and I’ve known this from a very young age. I grew up in an abusive household. I spent time in the foster care system. I had very little support and there were no adults in my life that I trusted. As…Depression4 min read
Published in ILLUMINATION·Nov 22, 2020Member-onlyHow The Left And Right Turns Impact Your CircumstancesCan you pinpoint a specific moment in time that you feel changed the direction of your entire life? — Happiness Eludes Me I had just turned 17 years old — nearing the end of my junior year of high school. It was the first time in my life I had felt good about myself — until I didn’t. …Depression7 min read
Published in Lessons from History·Nov 21, 2020Member-onlyThe Captivating Life of a 19th Century FeministNellie Bly Paves the Way for the Truthtellers of Serious Journalism — Leading the Way Prior to Nellie’s pioneering days of journalism, she was known as only Elizabeth Jane Cochran. …Feminism7 min read
Published in The Masterpiece·Nov 21, 2020Member-onlyLost and AloneNowhere to escape — She saw the truck coming from a mile away She had spent so many years hiding from the pain She had buried it deep and locked it inside As the truck moved closer the feelings would no longer subside She felt her chest tighten and started to shake How did he…Poetry2 min read
Published in ILLUMINATION·Nov 16, 2020Member-onlyPOETRY There Was a MomentA poem about realization.Poetry1 min readPhoto by Kat J on UnsplashPOETRYThere Was a Moment----
