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Alvin's avatar

This is beautifully expressed. There’s so much strength in that interior life you describe -> the sacred space no one gets to colonize

Elisé's avatar

loved this! just subscribed, would love to connect <3

Nabanita's avatar

Strong, poetic writing that claims attention! Please read my posts and if they touch you, please subscribe.

Victoria Cardona's avatar

This is really good!’

olivia's avatar

this is an incredibly powerful, yet poetic piece. kenz, you are such a talented writer and the way you articulate your experience and emotions is breathtaking!

'being a black woman here is not just survival. it is artistry. it is restraint. it is choosing tenderness in a world that mistakes it for weakness.' -- i am in awe. thank you for writing <333

Rhana Wheeler, PhD's avatar

This resonated with me… sitting with this quote “when we succeed it is framed as exceptional. when we fail it is treated as confirmation.”