We can be our own Sheroes

We can be our own Sheroes

It has been a year since my grandmother died and a year since I wrote my poetry. It’s funny how sometimes you cannot remember where you’ve put your keys, but bad memories play back over and over. I still remember it like it was yesterday. My mum messaged me in the...
Dear Melanin Boy

Dear Melanin Boy

I often look at my life and see it like Pond, and I know that sounds bizarre but it’s my truth. Before you think I have lost my mind let me explain what I mean and bare with me. Think of life as an Pond and think of life events as stones that get thrown in the pond....
Melanin – written works

Melanin – written works

You know when you have an idea and its like a seed that takes root. I had that experience the other night which sounds great however it meant I barely slept as I planned how big this tree could grow. A few days later and that root feels like it has spread throughout...
Dear Melanin Woman

Dear Melanin Woman

If you read my last post about depression you know that I have had a few months of hardship. Some of this has been accounted to racism and having to handhold my son as he experiences his first racist experiences. I don’t know if it is the presence of social media but...