There’s no censorship like self censorshipThe toxic positively hid the dark parts of our souls away from public viewWe wanted to be likedTo feel brand newOh hail the algorithmWe do things for it’s loveSelf censorship will comfort us with exposurePeople pleasing? Over!Welcome to the Villain… Read More
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It’s A Jungle Out There. But You Don’t Have To Be A Predator
I don’t remember being a child. Yes, I remember the things I did and the feelings I felt, but my perception of the world has always been the same. I knew too much, but more importantly I cared too much. There would be nights where… Read More
The Tortoise And The Hare – Why Loose When You Can Win?
It’s a race, and it’s you against everyone else. It’s You vs. them. Two runners in your mind. Your entire life you have been training. You know you are the better runner, because you’ve put in the work, not because you were born special or… Read More
A Vacation Is Not A Break. We Are Not Animals Waiting To Come Out Of Our Cages
This morning I am grateful more than ever to be alive with all my limbs intact. On my recent trip to Trinidad I had a great time with one of my closest friends. I ate shark for the first time, swam in waters where I… Read More
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

