I tell stories.
When the world is burning, I: Donate Sign petitions Go on hikes Use my tens machine Read that book Meditate Sit with my sangha in an equanimity practice Masturbate…a lot Listen to music Cook Cry a ton Go to therapy Get back on hinge in a moment of…I just want someone hot (who’s not Ginele) … Continue reading Slow Living
Listen y’all, this is my third time trying to write this post about hyperpigmentation! The first complete post did not save and my computer froze when I tried to save the second draft. I joked to Ginele that it is the universe saying why are you out here writing about skin care when India is … Continue reading Skincare ingredients for hyperpigmentation on Black skin with before and after pictures.
Illustration by Chelsea Charles. Hi y’all! A big welcome to everyone who is new. I appreciate you supporting my work. I love how Sonya Renee Taylor puts it thank you for being in “right relationship” with me. Where, hopefully, you gain insight or learn something from me sharing my viewpoints with you while I gain … Continue reading Is it COVID or is it you? Sex edition.
The Talk Two Black girls in America. One had “The Talk” one didn’t. Navigating the labyrinth that is anti-blackness. Before we continue, you know what The Talk is, don’t you? You might not, and that’s okay. Google will help here. But also, the TV show Blackish had an episode all in The Talk that is … Continue reading The Talk
It’s the night before our weekly couple’s therapy session and I’m laying in bed thinking of which energy I’m going to be bringing into the session at 12pm PST the next day. I landed on, I’m going to let G do the most talking because it’s not like what I have to say matters. Completely … Continue reading My love hate relationship with couple’s therapy. You too?
Whew! Why do I write about such matters? Who does being so emotionally vulnerable benefit? Sharing about things that I’d perhaps be better off keeping to myself. Perhaps. It’s at that juncture I hit a hard pause. The thought that I’d perhaps be better off if I didn’t share as much I recognize as the … Continue reading I had a beer; rolled skated; and broke my ankle. Lessons in sharing, vulnerability and addiction.
In a world of social media with a proliferation of voices, does my voice matter? This is a question I ask myself a LOT. So much so that I’m certain it must tire my partner that I’m constantly pulling her into the discussions about it. One reason I’m doubtful of the importance of my voice … Continue reading In a world of social media, does my voice matter?
I’ve had many relationships over the years all with trials but none has been as impactful as my current one with my partner and that with my mom over our lifetime. I believe that our relationships can be outstanding teachers if we are in the right space to be a student. Otherwise, it becomes about … Continue reading Relationships as my biggest teacher.
When I first discovered that I had a voice, I wasn’t sure how to use it. I wasn’t sure of what avenue best suited the use of said voice. What I knew is that in my personal life, through conversations I have had with friends and family, I have an impact. The most profound impact … Continue reading Why I hate social media therapy.
Listen here: Aberrant Behavior Podcast: 3. Religion and Internalized Homophobia Hi everyone! I started a podcast called Aberrant Behavior and I'm so excited to facilitate conversation around societal norms and mores I've shed on my journey towards self-discovery. In this episode, I delve into my long and complex relationship with religion and why I had … Continue reading Religion and Internalized Homophobia
Christabel Mintah-Galloway 