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Mayhem and Monotony: A Quarantine Affair

Mayhem and Monotony: A Quarantine Affair

An abused mother and wife plots a steamy illicit affair with her supervisor during quarantine.

2020

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Things I Miss About Life Before 9/11

The loss of community and quality of life

Sep 11, 2024

Things I Miss About Life Before 9/11

Sep 11, 2024

The Invisible Sisterhood of Complete Strangers: Facebook Moms Groups

The beginning of eighth grade for most middle schoolers in NYC marks the beginning of hunting for high schools. Hunting for high schools is…

Dec 27, 2023

The Invisible Sisterhood of Complete Strangers: Facebook Moms Groups

Dec 27, 2023

My Body is Not for Everyone.

One of the things that I seem to see a lot of, whether it’s social media, or overhearing young teens on the bus, are sexual acts devoid of…

Oct 6, 2023

My Body is Not for Everyone.

Oct 6, 2023

The Tsunami of Divorce

Aug 17, 2023

The Tsunami of Divorce

Aug 17, 2023

Do something hard and watch yourself grow.

Just before the holiday break started, I was in the tub, where I do my best thinking. I was watching the steam rise from the surface of the…

Jan 8, 2023

Do something hard and watch yourself grow.

Jan 8, 2023

Uncomplicated feel of NYC love.

We went to listen to and watch live music today. It reminded me of the warmth of how society used to be. I watched men dance with women. I…

Sep 11, 2022

Uncomplicated feel of NYC love.

Sep 11, 2022

Welcome and acceptance: a Black mother with a special needs child.

Three weeks ago, I dropped three of my four children off at The Bronx Zoo Day Camp. The Bronx Zoo let me know, via e-mail, that they had no…

Jul 25, 2022

Welcome and acceptance: a Black mother with a special needs child.

Jul 25, 2022

Social Media: Where Everyone Knows Someone They’ve Never Met.

I was on Instagram this morning while working out, just minding my own business. Well then again, who goes on Instagram to mind their own…

Apr 1, 2022

Apr 1, 2022

Why Being Highly Perceptive Sometimes Feels Like a Villainous Superpower.

For as long as I can remember, I could feel people’s energy easily. I also have an extensive inner dialogue and deep reflection. As a…

Mar 31, 2022

Why Being Highly Perceptive Sometimes Feels Like a Villainous Superpower.

Mar 31, 2022

Reigniting My Passion for Creative Writing Saved Me From An Emotional Downspiral.

I am a mother of 4 children, ages 7 to 12 years old, one of which has Down Syndrome.

Mar 29, 2022

Reigniting My Passion for Creative Writing Saved Me From An Emotional Downspiral.

Mar 29, 2022

Zakiya Raines

Zakiya Raines

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Hi! I’m a native New Yorker who enjoys writing, producing art and organic gardening.

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