I never wanted to be a singer. I only wanted to sing. I never wanted to be a speaker I only wanted to speak. Years ago I was known as a Spoken Word artist. I have not performed in a while and this time I… Read More
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Asking Strangers For Money
Before I knew love I knew worry. As a child I worried about the rent. I remember being 11 years old and worrying about next month’s rent. I resent my parents for not protecting me from this worry. Not only did they not protect us… Read More
When I Accepted My Hair, I Accepted Myself
As I walk through the neighborhood I was born and raised in, I hear the word “pajonua” yelled at me from the mouths of old fashioned Dominican men. The Dominican slang word pajonua signifies a woman with messy and unruly hair. As the daughter of… Read More
Quarter Life Crisis Should Be Less of A Crisis and More of A Life
I graduated almost 4 years ago and have been unable to get my Masters Degree. I am currently paying off loans and have no financial support or even health insurance for that matter. I have worked since the age of 14 and have never had… Read More
When a Chameleon Moves Away From its Backdrop its Color Fades
Most of my younger years were spent with my three older brothers, 2 older male cousins and my younger female cousin. The 7 of us were inseparable. Before my younger cousin was old enough to play with us, I would cry when I did not… Read More
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