Bobby came back when I least expected it, just like I thought he would. This time Bobby turned up! He came back super hard. It was April 14th 2020 at 2:19 pm. I was in a really dark place and I reached out to a fellow mentor for help. I was desperate for help, for… Continue reading Bobby 2.0
Today was hard. This morning started off extremely rough. I didn’t get any sleep last night. I woke up exhausted of course, crying and just in a disarray. I managed to make it throughout the work day. Coming down from having an episode last night/this morning is always the toughest for me. I can’t put… Continue reading Hard Day
January 5, 2020, Bobby came back, but this time, he came back differently. I thought sure we were through. I dumped Bobby and I made sure to keep my distance. I found other ways to cope without him and dammit, ya girl was doing good. But that day, Bobby resurfaced and I couldn’t control myself.… Continue reading Bobby Came Back
I don’t remember exactly when me and Bobby met, all I know is that we met and he never left. Bobby came in very subtle. He was very smooth and conniving. Yet, comforting in a way. Bobby became my safe place. See Bobby and I have a love hate relationship. Me and Bobby are inseparable.… Continue reading Bobby
I’m sorry I couldn’t be a better person to you. I’m sorry that my life sucked the life out of yours. I’m sorry that I ghosted you, abandoned you and took advantage of what you gave to me and who you were to me. I’m sorry. I’m sorry I couldn’t be the person you needed… Continue reading A Letter to the Ones I’ve Hurt…
ac·count·abil·i·ty | \ ə-ˌkau̇n-tə-ˈbi-lə-tē Definition of accountability : the quality or state of being accountable especially : an obligation or willingness to accept responsibility or to account for one's actions This is something I’ve unknowingly struggled with. Not knowing at the time that this was a thing for me. I masked it with other things… Continue reading That D*mn Accountability
It’s been two years since my last post. Since the last time I put my heart out there. Since the last time I told my truth, my story. Two years since I shut that part of my heart down. I gave up my love for writing. I gave up on the one life line I… Continue reading First Began
“But you were the only safe haven that I've known” Freya Ridings
Black men aren't thugs Black men aren't thugs Black men are by far the smoothest brothers walking on this planet Some of the dopest, more intelligent men I know share my complex complexion. Black men are creatives, lovers, caregivers and takers. Black men are providers, humble and sometimes they are; our very home. Unfortunately though,… Continue reading All Black Men Aren’t Thugs
"Look at me, trying to fix everything My sister's situations, My brother's aggravations But it ain't for me to fix They gotta do it on their own I hope to inspire it, I been busy Holding in both my hands what cannot be held When you told me to give it to you Who cannot… Continue reading I’m Prettier
MLG-Micaela Living with Gratitude 