This is the time of year where we reflect, remember and try to reconcile. Earlier this year, we did Letter To Our Younger Selves. In keeping with this season of … Continue reading Come As You Are, As You Were
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On The Backside Of Vision
“I will come in, and leave, as power.” -JBHarris, 2019 Dear Mrs. Harris: Oracle. Teacher. Voice. Author. Blogger. I am proud of you, Sis! Look at you! Writing, and schmoozing, … Continue reading On The Backside Of Vision
I’ll Be Better When I Get There
TW: sexual abuse, domestic violence, molestation, rape Admin note: I am incredibly proud of Rebecca for being so forthcoming. Send her love and light. Some times the strongest women have … Continue reading I’ll Be Better When I Get There
You Are Tougher Than What You Think
TW: Divorce, domestic violence, childhood trauma This will be the hardest of all the letters so far, that I will have had to write. This letter is hard because it … Continue reading You Are Tougher Than What You Think
In The Thick Of It
As this theme persists, we will delve a little deeper into my childhood and some of its trauma. I pray that my survival and testimony serve as a reminder that … Continue reading In The Thick Of It
July Book Review-AROUND THE WAY GIRL, by Taraji P. Henson
I have always liked Taraji P. Henson. I really have. Since I saw her in Baby Boy (“I hatechu Jody! Or my favorite, “Fuck you AND these neighbors!”). There was … Continue reading July Book Review-AROUND THE WAY GIRL, by Taraji P. Henson

In The Roux-Putting It Together
This portion of this letters to my former self is going to be from my younger self when I was about 12. -JBHarris Dear Jenn: I know life right now … Continue reading In The Roux-Putting It Together

For The Queen To Be
Dear Future Melanin-Efficient Queen: I know it took you until you were 17-years-old to feel beautiful within your dark hue. I mean, why would you feel good in the midst … Continue reading For The Queen To Be