"I tried to lose weight, but nothing I did had any lasting effects. I was a Fat, Black girl trapped in a Fat, Black body and the world had no kindness for me."
One must experience the darkness to fully appreciate the light.
"I tried to lose weight, but nothing I did had any lasting effects. I was a Fat, Black girl trapped in a Fat, Black body and the world had no kindness for me."
We are told that we shouldn't allow our happiness to be dependent on someone else. That we must be content within ourselves before we can accept love from another. This sounds well and good; self love is important and a valid goal to have. However, if you are fortunate enough to find someone who truly … Continue reading Day 304: Musing
I couldn't leave the house again today, so I watched and danced along to Beyoncé videos. It got me to thinking... Beyoncé is a modern everywoman. There is something in her that embodies all of us. I can easily see things that I love about myself in her. I made a short list for myself. Mid-thirties? … Continue reading Day 21: B-Day