It is the witching hour and Alana needed a friend. Where were the so-called friend's when she needed them? In moments like this, when she felt her soul creeping over to the dark side. Throughout her life, she was always questioning either the quality of friends or the function of her friends in her life. … Continue reading Short Story: Excerpt from Gray Shades, Muddy and Friendless (Alana) by Denise N. Fyffe
“I don't know what to think! Or is it I don't want to believe?” Nia said. “I am ready for a serious relationship, or at least I think I am. But my player genes keep rebelling. Guys keep coming to me with their double lives and try to get one over me. Pity for them, … Continue reading Jamaican Relationships : Jamaican Men are purposefully confusing
Trigger Warning: Understanding that power is not only taken but also surrendered is vital to breaking the cycle of violence and such an exploration must coincide with the examination of the thought processes that contribute to a person’s choice to stay in abusive relationships, not everyone is ready to take this step and should proceed … Continue reading Ten Lies Victims of Abuse Tell Themselves
When there is an issue that millions of people can relate to, it is worth fighting for; for the right to be done. The Pentagon said Tuesday that the military would review controversial grooming policies that led some to accuse the Army of racial bias. Grooming guidelines released in late March, known as Army Regulation 670-1, … Continue reading Pentagon: Army to review controversial ban on twists, other natural black hairstyles
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