Selfie
I stumbled across this picture and it really struck me because this is how I see myself.
Every day when I think about myself, this shell is very close to what I see.
I’m a shadow.
10 Essential Igbo Phrases (That are NOT Kedu)
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The Case for Prostitution
Agree that it's wrong to look-down on prostitute. I, too, use to take a dim view of prostitution until I used one's services. In my mid-late […]
Basement Girl
I cry anytime I remember what I went through the hands of family , was tossed around like a coin. Saw dad after 19 years […]
Bastard and Proud
Was tormented about this almost all my life during school. The words don't mean a thing to me now. Went to the worst of worst
Home Is Where the Hatred Is
It been crazy for me. It hasn't been easy. Fuck dada
To Daddy
Can relate , he is still alive though. Worse is I am a replica of him , he keeps trying to deny but he
Ok. But you are also more than a shadow.
You are the memory of beautiful. You are the backdrop for light.
Don’t forget that too.
You have endured so much trauma, yes. And you have every right to express what it has imprinted on you.
But also know that words carry life or death. Let your words be life affirming. What we think and verbalize
is eventually what we will become. Start saying who you want to be. Start small, be gradual, but start.
A shadow that does not want light to touch her. You remember me. I actually cared for you in Loyola and I told you that time and time again. You decided to push me away. I still care.