Favorite Quotes

“If growing up is painful for the Southern Black girl, being aware of her displacement is the rust on the razor that threatens the throat. It is an unnecessary insult.”

"Be the change you wish to see in the world."

“To be yourself in a world that is constantly trying to make you something else is the greatest accomplishment.”

"...I am convinced that life is 10% what happens to me and 90% how I react to it. And so it is with you; we are in charge of our attitudes."

“There is nothing more rare, nor more beautiful, than a woman being unapologetically herself; comfortable in her perfect imperfection. To me, that is the true essence of beauty.”

“Love never gives up, never loses faith, is always hopeful, and endures through every circumstance.”

Sunday, August 6, 2017

Over–the–Counter

I hurt so I reached for you. You did all temporary relief could do, so inevitably, I hurt again. You treat; you can't mend. I certainly don't blame you. I made you a human capsule, but you weren't prescribed or recommended. You were available and convenient. I was selfish and out-of-control. Now I see that I was wrong. People should never be treated like Aleve or abused like drugs, prescription or OTC. -LeKechia Lyshell