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The Butterfly: Mannywellz “So Good”
Dear Butterfly, You have been waiting to exhale for a very long time. I accept you, your wants, and your needs. You have been through a lot of shit homie. You have grown into such a beautiful being, walking through life with a space so large that it has become hard to find a man that can […]
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The Aries: JP Saxe ft. Julia Michaels “If the World Was Ending”
Dear Aries, Oh you, where do I even begin? You were the best boyfriend I have ever had and by far the nicest. You showed me more attention than I could ever dream was possible. You are so pure and full of light. I do not honestly think you have one ounce of bad in […]
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The Gemini: Deniece Williams “Silly”
Dear Gemini, “Oh love, stop making a fool of me.” Loving you caused me to miss out on a lot of good men over the years. The memories of your sweet caress and gentle touch were hard to ignore. In my mind, I was waiting for you to finally see me and acknowledge that I […]
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The Scorpio: Jazmine Sullivan – Tragic
Dear Scorpio, You, sir, are the spawn of satan and a part of the reason I decided to seek therapy. You are by far the most toxic man I have ever met in my life. You actually remind me of the Pisces but far worse. It took me a while to notice that you had […]
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The Pisces: Keyshia Cole “I Should’ve Cheated”
Dear Pisces, I used to think that you were the worst guy that I had ever met. Now I realize that we were just young and dumb. You were my first love. I trusted you with my heart, as that was a piece of me that I have never given to any other man so […]
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Waiting to Exhale: A Series of Letters
If you know me, you know I am a huge movie buff. I am sure you guessed by now that the title of this post came from none other than the iconic Black film Waiting to Exhale, based on a novel written by Terry McMillan about four African-American women and their relationships with men. I […]
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Random Late Night Thoughts
I miss the euphoric feeling of love and being in love, without the chaos and heartbreak. Like, my first love when I was naive and head over heels with butterflies in my stomach; pure bliss before the mistrust and tragedy sank in and became reality beyond the veil of love. My therapist told me that […]
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Closure; Finally
Some people may think I over-share and that’s okay. As a therapist I believe in modeling healthy transparency, empathy, and trust. The closing of a chapter. Covid-19 was a struggle! I battled loneliness and was on the brink of depression, on top of having to study for my counseling exam in the midst of chaos. […]
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Farewell to my Twenties
Another year around the sun. Today, I woke up 30! Wow, where has time gone. There were so many things I learned throughout my twenties; so many experiences. At some points, it felt like I was going through a never ending whirlwind of chaos; can’t say I’ll miss it lol. There were so many rough […]
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My Joy Is My Resistance
Everyday mood! I’m Black and I’m beautiful! I wouldn’t want to live life any other way than being Black. The culture is rich, our melanin glistens, and we are trendsetters. My resistance is displayed through my Black boy joy, my words, and my kind heart. I could hate the world around me for what they […]
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