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Twenty-Something College Drop Out
10 years ago

Twenty-Something College Drop Out

“She’s so self conscious. She has no idea what she’s doin’ in college. The major that she majored in don’t make no money, but she won’t drop out… her parents …
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Twenty-Something, Running Away From Home
10 years ago

Twenty-Something, Running Away From Home

As the end of my senior year of high school approached I debated on whether going to any of the colleges I got accepted to would be the right choice …
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The Silent Tears In My Womb, From My Unborn Children
10 years ago

The Silent Tears In My Womb, From My Unborn Children

The sins of your youth come with a price.

At the age of 19 and 22 I was not ready to be a mother. I should have listened to my …
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As Her Legacy Unfolds
10 years ago

As Her Legacy Unfolds

I was rushing home one day and while at a red light, I saw an elderly woman walking across the street with a little girl who seemed like she must’ve …
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Brown Paper Bag
10 years ago

Brown Paper Bag

It had become common practice at our house to retreat to our respective bedrooms the minute we saw the 1997 Chevy Impala pull into the driveway.

No one wanted …
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All Up In Me
10 years ago

All Up In Me

He was all up inside of me girl. But do you think I want to admit that?! God knows I’m only telling you because I know YOU WON’T tell anyone …
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Two Epidurals And A Pitocin Drip Later
10 years ago

Two Epidurals And A Pitocin Drip Later

Nine hours, two epidurals and a pitocin drip later, I couldn’t feel the contractions or my toes. With my mother on my left and my boyfriend on the right side, …
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Fear Of Fatherlessness
10 years ago

Fear Of Fatherlessness

I used to think nothing could top my fear of dying. On most nights after I’ve tucked myself in, I lie awake staring at the shapes on my ceiling, or …
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Don’t Call Me Crazy
10 years ago

Don’t Call Me Crazy

Don’t call me crazy.

That word holds deeper meaning than your loose analysis of my “erratic” behavior.

As a child, crazy was taboo, an insult. An unforgiving word used …
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I Used To Laugh At Women Who Let Themselves Go After Marriage, Then I Got Married
10 years ago

I Used To Laugh At Women Who Let Themselves Go After Marriage, Then I Got Married

Six-pack Propped tits Red lips Tight butt High heels Restrained tongue LBD Two degrees Sharp Smooth legs Successful Happy Close Cute Comprising Sleep on a satin pillow with a smile …
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