Tag: life
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From a Soft Black Girl

“Black resiliency.” Time and time again, especially during this month, I hear that phrase. The early days of me hearing it? Early on, it never bothered me. In fact I believed it to be true: despite everything we’ve been through, we as a people still rise. But over time, I’ve heard Black people roll their…
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Mom Bod

“You’re going to get stretch marks. Buy some cream.” “Your titties will never be the same.” “You’re going to miss your old body so much.” As I was growing my baby girl inside me, I heard many comments like this. I knew it came from a good place. But I remember thinking, on top of…