We Are Enough

I’ve been asking myself some simple questions since 2020, specifically about what it means to be both a writer and a healer. I continually wonder how exactly do I hold space for fear, grief, anger … for being uncomfortably numb or in a place where one just...
3 Ways to Check on Your “Strong” Friends

3 Ways to Check on Your “Strong” Friends

There are numerous memes and posts about the need to check on your “strong” friend. But who exactly is the “strong” friend? And what if the “strong” friend is you? To be honest, I’ve been wary of the word “strong” within my particular context. The strong Black...