My Journey to Understanding Afro-Caribbean Healing
How do I cut through all the B.S. and remain true to my culture? It’s a bit messy but self-reflection makes it oh so worth it.
Looking Back: 🇻🇳From Vietnam with Love🇻🇳
This piece kicks off a series where I will take you through my time in each Asian country I visited from January to June 2018, sharing funny stories and poignant life lessons along the way.
Women of the Waters
Yorubaland encompasses southwestern Nigeria, Benin, and Togo. Taínos are the native peoples of modern day Puerto Rico, the Virgin Islands, Cuba, and Hispaniola. I see myself as a bridge between two worlds: a daughter of Taíno and Yoruba, my very existence a beautiful unification of two peoples forced to endure lives they had not chosen.
The Secret to Remaining True to Yourself: Find What Keeps You Grounded
I have found that indulging in what feels good is the key to staying true to myself.
The Magic of Growing Pains
Reflection on feeling like I'm not quite a kid, not quite an adult.
Molds: A Poem
Poetry inspired by my time in Bali, June 2018.
What 6 House Plants Taught Me About Self-Compassion
Who knew journeying back to myself could involve a 7 year old empath, 6 house plants, and a science fair.