Paula Essi [she/her/queen]There was no justice, so I’m not at peace.Indeed, I am overwhelmed by an issue that is bigger than my heart and broader than my shoulders.2 min read·Sep 23, 2020----
Paula Essi [she/her/queen]The English Teacher Who Changed My LifeIn the eighth grade, my English teacher assigned a book report. I got my book, I Love You, Stupid by Harry Mazer, from the school library…3 min read·Apr 29, 2020----
Paula Essi [she/her/queen]I once thought bleach could be a cure, too.The coronavirus may be novel, but for me, the idea of drinking bleach is not.7 min read·Apr 26, 2020----
Paula Essi [she/her/queen]Writing What’s Right and Respecting Diverse Characters and CriticismThe writer’s responsibility to write what’s correct in the era of cancel culture.4 min read·Apr 16, 2020--2--2
Paula Essi [she/her/queen]“We the worst”: The misogynoir, hypocrisy, and whatabouteries in the attack on Black women.A commentary on the attack of Gayle King for her Lisa Leslie interview about Kobe Bryant and the issues that surround it.9 min read·Feb 8, 2020----
Paula Essi [she/her/queen]Letting it burn and letting it go.The therapy of letter burning.3 min read·Feb 6, 2020----
Paula Essi [she/her/queen]A Hot Mess.When you’re a hot mess living in one, cleaning won’t help your depression and anxiety as you try to work on your mental health and…11 min read·Feb 4, 2020----