So Is This The Part Where Everyone Get’s Married?

My grandmother was married at 22. My mother was married at 25. I am 24 and five-twelfth years and am far from being marriage ready, but nevermind what my social media feed has to say about it.

The Beauty and Ire of Accepting Silence

In a lot of ways, silence has meant submission. Silence has meant pain. To be silenced is to be denied autonomy over my voice. And yet, pain and submission under the right circumstance can be immensely beautiful.

On Privacy and Parental Approval

Somethings are between you, God, and the gynecologist.

Don’t Bury Me

Don’t bury me. For the love of God don’t bury me. I never want to go to my grandmother’s grave, never again. I understand why they go. I understand the cultural significance and emotional need for some individuals to have a place to visit and express their fear and grief. It feels like a show. […]

I Weigh One Hundred and Twenty-six Pounds.

I weigh one hundred and twenty-six pounds. And that, is new.

Three Anime to Change my Perspective

The true power of animation is not all in what we see, but how we see ourselves and our circumstances told on-screen. It is easy to project ourselves onto these characters. Behind the chaos, the magic and the all-consuming fanservice are compelling portrayals of people who choose to live and face whatever challenges come their […]

Grappling with My Relationship to Christianity when the Church Sets A Thin Line

Sunday mornings make me cringe. I dread the warmth of the morning sun accompanying shock of my phone alarm. I hate the schedule reminder that would follow or the tap on my shoulder I try my hardest to ignore. Is it a sin against God to remain in bed until at least 11am or to […]

Adapting to Adult Friendship

When I get home at 8 o’clock, I don’t want to talk to anyone. There are those whom are the exception: my mom, someone I may be dating, a homie down to discuss the latest episode of Scandal or American Horror Story. But for the most part, I just want to veg out and disengage […]