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Some People Just Enjoy Being Cruel This is hard to say, but it’s true: some people enjoy hurting others.They like knowing they can affect you. They like the power. They like the control. And they’re not going to change until something … Continue reading

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Reflection

What do you regard as the lowest depth of misery? Living a life filled with hate.  Who are your heroes in real life? Black women.  What is it that you most dislike? Cruelty, and beets. I despise both. — Audra McDonald Positively Purging-I welcome … Continue reading

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Perfection in Hopes of Protection

Mothers and daughters often share a complicated relationship with hair. The desire for neatness can cause pain while expressing care. When I was young, I would protest when my Filipina mother curled my hair. It made her so frustrated that … Continue reading

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