Tag: Trauma
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I Laughed and Then I Cried
by Akiti
How bizarre is it that a moment of pure joy could result in a barrage of tears? Especially, when there’s no reason for it. As I think about it, it might have been the fact that I get to be so openly happy because I’m free…while remembering there was a time when I was enslaved.
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Fast 5 of the Last 5 (2020) Day 3: Love
by Akiti
This year will be known for many things – the year of the pandemic, the year of the global lockdown, the virtual year, and so much more – but what all of the horrible things this year did was give us time at home and time with ourselves. I hope that the time you had to reflect on your life and yourself was fruitful and I want to celebrate what you learned to love about you.
