F-word! F-word! FFFFFFFF-WORD.

^^^^^we be that word with an ed.

How many women have a story like that? Where you learn to stop asking for help? When you stop wearing clothes that fit because you think it is your fault that some dude pushed you against a wall and touched your body forcefully at…

Peace to you, too, Dequain. And welcome to Smash Street and to Medium.

Tim will not lie to you, that much I know. And it is safe there so you are safe. You will learn that. You can learn lots if you will. It will surprise you. I hope you learn to like animals. I do. They love you real and no matter what.

On Patronizing Concern: Walking Home

When it’s just the last word in a conversation, it’s barely remarkable. It’s a nicety. It’s part of a familiar call and response. It’s a thing people maybe feel like they’re supposed to say.

Have a good night. Get home safe.