North Side Diversity
In the end, the biggest thing I learned is that Muslim people are just regular people.
Chameleon
I’ve been told that I’m a chameleon, changing myself to fit any situation. It’s true, I’ve struggled to fully embrace all aspects of myself and …
Ebb And Flow
Life is a dance to music we often can’t hear. At times we rock to the sway of the beat, invigorated and so alive. In …
Promise Of A Lifetime
When I was a little girl I told my great grandmother, who helped take care of me, that someday I would clean her house like …
Starving Vampires
Many years ago I read a passage in a young adult book describing how a vampire avoided eating while dining with others. The words of …
My Wall
I tend to build walls around my heart. Locking myself away, I refuse to see the good in the world and instead focus on my …
Skin And Bones
He is nothing but skin and bones, mixed with an unhealthy dose of anger. His frustration and depression is intensified by his chronic illness. My …
Made To Glow
I’ve had many nightmares involving being trapped. Hiding myself, not wanting to be found out. I guess my daytime struggles with allowing myself to be …