Come As You Are, As You Were

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 …

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, …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …