I met a young woman during the summer, just before I turned 16, who left me forever changed. She was my first. I struggled that year. I…

Paula White and Women Like Her; From the Perspective of a Queer, Black Woman

I now realize that there are things that black women have been taught, which we interpret as the foundation of our strength, that serve as the catalyst of our continued oppression. Black women are taught to be magic, to be strong, and to be…

I’m struggling… and I have to get this off of my chest.

I am really sick of dry swallowing patronizing, backhanded remarks about my sexuality.

The first love's always the hardest

It stings

Like summer bees

Pollinating our heart meadows

Mine reminded me of the smell of concrete when it first rains

Familiar

There’s strength in being vulnerable

Allowing yourself to be weak sometimes

Taking the risk of your lovers finding out that the golden armor which they admire on you

Is

Really