“My fears became smaller, and I began to see the world differently. I love my brothers, but I’m in love with my man. And tonight, I’m switching lanes.” Have you ever had that brother who breathes down your neck every now and then? Watches your every move, follows you to every dinner date, and of course reminds you every second,…
Melissa burrowed further under the covers, not wanting to greet the cold, rainy day just yet. As she did, her lab Frankie stood up from her resting spot, turned a circle, and then plopped down as close to Melissa as she could get without being on top of her. Melissa knew the day would come too soon that Frankie would…
Trigger warning: sexual assault and gaslighting This is a difficult post for me to write. It is violent and emotional, but at the same time, I have told this story many times before. I am not afraid to tell it again. I have never been afraid to tell it. Why again? Why now? Because I see you, people who are…