I’m heading to the gym, wearing my oldest pair of worn-in New Balance sneakers. They’re not fancy—sturdy and a bit scuffed—but they carry a story. I received them from my Nana after I shared with her how going for walks was helping my mental health. True to her character, she sprang into action and discovered … More To be loved is to be heard.

My Uncle Pierre has been a steady and grounding presence in my life for as long as I can remember. A quiet force—never doing too much, never seeking attention—yet always available whenever I needed him, in any capacity. He has lived many lives, marked by ups and downs, triumphs and setbacks, and through it all, … More Only Five More Minutes.

As a Haitian woman born and raised, freedom is the foundation of my identity. It is the force that has driven more than two decades of resistance, courage, and unshakable hope among the Africans and Creole people who were enslaved on this land. Freedom embodies the spirit of Jean-Jacques Dessalines, Pétion, and Christophe, as well … More Freedom Runs in My Veins

Being in a Catholic school is not for the weak. Being in Catholic school and being perceived as slightly different can either become a cool thing or make life ten times worse than all the teenage hormones running through it. In seventh grade, I was new at my secondary school. I was paired with a … More Left Alone

I can do anything! Nothing is more complex than surviving an all-girls Catholic high school where nuns try to break you down and mold you into a perfect persona. If I managed to get through that rigorous, heartbreaking, and anxiety-inducing environment, then nothing else could be more complicated. I gained an immense amount of trauma, … More Unbreakable?

What’s the most fun way to exercise? I’m getting ready to go to the gym and saw this prompt. I wouldn’t say there’s a fun way to exercise since I prefer to focus on the reasons for doing so. Lately, my goal has been health! I’m working to avoid diabetes, high blood pressure, cholesterol, and … More Seeing the finished line ?

If you could be a character from a book or film, who would you be? Why? I would go with Hermione Granger for sure!!!!!! However, definitely not choosing Ronald Weasley as my mate. I’ve read way too many fanfics about the possibility of Hermione and Malfoy redeeming himself and becoming so worthy of her and … More Dramione club or not?