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#WhyIDidntReport
When I reported my rape at age 21, two weeks after–in a cold, sterile, eerily quiet room; with the smell of him still, forever, in my nose; after my concerned sorority sister called my mom to tell her; and after … Continue reading
Clarity in the Silence
In her “Misfit’s Manifesto,” the brilliant Lidia Yuknavitch states, “I am not the story you made of me.” Narratives are interesting. A different lens, an alternative look, and the story goes in a totally different direction. New eyes, an added … Continue reading
Posted in Big Thinks, coming out, Furry Friends, Me Myself And I, My Kids
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In the Quiet Spaces
some people when they hear your story. contract. others upon hearing your story, expand. and this is how you know ~ Nayyirah Waheed It’s been over seven months since I came out. Long enough to cry a few … Continue reading
Posted in Big Thinks, Me Myself And I, My Kids
Tagged acceptance, coming out, friendship, homophobia, judgment, social media
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It’s Not You, It’s Me
I just got dumped. It’s not exactly what you might think. But it feels close. Continue reading
Posted in Big Thinks, Me Myself And I, Write On
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My No-Trump Vote
There is no room in our White House for a misogynistic bully who degrades and shames and destroys women and who, by example, makes it acceptable for others to do the same. Continue reading
Posted in Big Thinks, Me Myself And I, My Kids
Tagged #dedicateyournotrumpvote, #imwithher, Donald Trump, Hillary Clinton, rape culture, sexual assault
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46
I’m sliding gently into 46 today with coffee and contemplation. My birthday is a time in which I find myself reflective, introspective, even a bit melancholy. Don’t get me wrong… aging doesn’t concern me. I’m learning to love myself and … Continue reading
Posted in Big Thinks, Help From My Friends, Man Of My Dreams, Me Myself And I, My Kids, We Are Family, Write On
Tagged #PartingGifts #amwriting
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Face to the Sun
I let go today. It had become a toxic relationship, this one, serving neither of us. So after twenty-four grueling hours of angry words and misunderstandings and unfounded accusations, I kissed it goodbye, wished it well, and released it. After … Continue reading
Posted in Big Thinks, Help From My Friends, Me Myself And I
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