Authentic Me

With the start of each New Year, I am in planning mode. I am working to lock down a second Pride event for June and in doing so, it...

Living with a chronic illness for which there is no cure takes a toll on your mind, body and spirit. After thirteen years of battling...

I’m overwhelmed with sadness when I think about my unmarried friends who are grieving over the end of long-term relationships. They’re...

One of the fondest memories I have of my mother was when I was about five years-old. I watched her juggle her books in her arms as she...

As the Benadryl dripped into my veins, euphoria set in. My pupils widened as warmth flowed through my body. I felt as though I was...

I am ashamed to admit that I did not know God until I knew God. I remember my mother teaching me to say the Lord’s Prayer when I was a...

*I often find myself daydreaming about the smallest things. Like … the tenderness in her voice when she calls to ask if I’ve eaten … the...

I took my time applying my makeup that night. I settled on an accordion dress that swirled around my thighs with each step. My calves...

My Dearest Son, My womb ached for you. In a world that diminished my existence, you were a seed that was never expected to grow. But you...