You know, those exchanges between people we don’t know that are purely designed for us to perceive them a certain way, except (plot twist) we don’t care and all we want to do is watch our Netflix downloads of K-Pop Explained and Brené Brown elaborating on vulnerability and shame.
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In my household(s) - (there were many) this word was never uttered. When I experienced trauma or stress induced fainting spells which I’m learning is something called vasovagal syncope - my mom could be heard yelling something like “met fanm sou ou!”
That’s kreyol for the female equivalent of “man up!”.
Read More“I started noticing how often I would pick up a snack bar, or some kind of chips and little by little I saw the patterns and unconscious rituals my body would go through without much of my mind involved.
We’ve all been guilty of treating food as entertainment, as relief, as a reward. It really becomes something to pay attention when it becomes a lifestyle.”
Read MoreHaiti and Haitians can be proud and rightly proclaim, "We are the light of the world. We are humanity's proof that people can break the shackles of bondage and indignity. We, Haiti, have done something that not one nation, living or past, can ever claim. We have broken the chains and claimed the land that we suffered under as our own."
Read MoreThis movie explored the privileges we all take for granted, what we fear existing within us, and the incredible influence environment has on shaping our lives.
Read MoreSuddenly you might find yourself questioning your guidance, or feeling less excited about something you were just proud of a second ago.
It’s like their doubt is contagious.
Umm, that’s because it is!
Read MoreOften, when you see what you deem lackluster being celebrated, you’re irritated. In less than 60 seconds, you notice at least 3 ways you could’ve done it better.
Read More“I’ve spent so much time trying not to attract a certain kind of attention from men, that it’s hard for me to just go there now”.
The trauma of being a New Yorker- you hear a sound that has you convinced a. Someone is spraying poison into the air in a move towards chemical warfare or
Read MoreI used to feel like I was constantly floating away. Logically I understood that this wasn’t true, but my mind was in such disarray that I could’t connect to the obvious fact that I was planted on the ground. It felt like physically disappearing, slowly vanishing into thin air. Imagine a helium balloon constantly under the threat of being released into the sky, except the balloon has a will to live.
Read MoreWhat if I told you that most of the people you wanted to model your life after are/were miserable? Now, what if I told you the dream you were sold might have set you on the wrong path and your belief in it is actually part of what keeps the farce alive?
Read MoreSo, I’m no stranger to depression. Genetic predisposition aside, I think it actually became so familiar that I welcomed it. It still seems like part of my personality to be perfectly honest. Depression is like a portal that follows me around.
Read MoreAs a kid, I always hoped that when my favorite artist was asked - “what advice would you give to aspiring artists?” that I would hear “The Answer”. Every single time, my excitement was met with the always devastating, and always frustrating “believe in yourself”. WTF? I wondered why they were holding out?!
Read MoreI’ve been to Hong Kong once. It was for work, but there was enough time if you were really motivated to explore the city and the surrounding areas (aka shop).
Between exploring the malls that seemed to form entire cities underground, I would venture off to look for more familiar things like nail shops, and sneaker shops.
Naturally, I ventured out on my own with my curiosity and naiveté in tow.
Read MoreYou are my sister.
If you are better at something, let me learn from you. If I've been down a road before, let me guide you.
If we're lost, let's find a way together. If I know something, I will share.
Read MoreWhen I first started out in music, I was CLUELESS. Dealing with a certain breed of men in the business confused me. Every move I made felt like the wrong move. Does this person want to work with me or sleep with me? Is this a date or ANOTHER business dinner? Should I ask?
Read MoreI have to remind myself that it is a luxury to pursue my passion. Staying in touch with this truth, along with a profound sense of gratitude, for the privilege to pursue my dreams is crucial. When I get further than I like to be from this truth, I know it’s time to get grounded again.
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