Authentic Me

My Will To Live Was Slipping Away

Living with a chronic illness for which there is no cure takes a toll on your mind, body and spirit. After thirteen years of battling...

The Lesbian Girl Code

Just when I thought it was safe to come up for air and believe in common decency again, reality jolted me right back to the here and now....

Hypocrisy and Homophobia: The Toxic Relationship between the LGBTQIA Community and the Black Church

The hypocrisy and homophobia in the black church are baffling to me. These are dirty little secrets that are often overlooked by...

BUT GOD, Part 2: Surrendering to His Will

As the Benadryl dripped into my veins, euphoria set in. My pupils widened as warmth flowed through my body. I felt as though I was...

My Alternative Lifestyle: But God

I am ashamed to admit that I did not know God until I knew God. I remember my mother teaching me to say the Lord’s Prayer when I was a...

My Alternative Lifestyle/The Journey of Love: Becoming the One

*I often find myself daydreaming about the smallest things. Like … the tenderness in her voice when she calls to ask if I’ve eaten … the...

CORONAVIRUS: The Psychological, Physical and Spiritual Impact on My Life

I. AM. TERRIFIED. The novel Coronavirus has forever impacted our lives as we know them. For many of us, the impact will linger long after...