We Are All So Good At Smiling by Ambre McBride was such a short but powerful read. Content warning: suicide, mental health, grief. Whimsy is a hoodoo witch coping with so much grief and sorrow in her life. She relies on her magic and fairy tales to get her through. We open the novel withContinue reading “We Are All So Good At Smiling: Book Review”
Tag Archives: mental health
Afro-Bougie Blues by Lauren Wilson: Book Review
Potentially Sensitive Topics: Abortion, Alcoholism, Domestic Violence, Mental Health This short story collection was a quick and fun read that explored the lives of everyday Black folks. One thing I love about us as Black folk is that we find new and creative ways to be our authentic selves every day. We are culture creatorsContinue reading “Afro-Bougie Blues by Lauren Wilson: Book Review”
The Survivalists by Kashana Cauley: Book Review
To what lengths would you go to prepare for the end, whatever that means to you? This is one of the most interesting books I have read in a long time. I was instantly sucked into Aretha’s life and descent from NY lawyer on the partner track to doomsday prepper. I felt like I wasContinue reading “The Survivalists by Kashana Cauley: Book Review”
Poetry: The story behind my scars
by olu_andria In the past,For days and nights.My bed was like a soaked sweater.I had no one to turn to;My whole world was shattered,Because I was once battered .And it never mattered. In the past,for days and nights.My bed was my only companion ,The pains I felt were much.Even Acetaminophen could not help.All I couldContinue reading “Poetry: The story behind my scars”
Liberation is Lit 