This piece was inspired by my desire to be upfront about who I am as a person, and grow from the experiences that shaped me.
Memoir & Personal Essay
Dear Struggling Writers
If you are someone who struggles to write and are in need of motivation, take a few minutes to read my letter dedicated to you. Yes, you!
Dear Mr. White Privilege
My teacher told my classmates and I that white privilege doesn’t exist. This is my open letter to him.
Opening Up
This year, Carlene and I have made it a resolution to begin opening up. I’m passionate about these pieces because they show our struggle asking for help, and how just a little effort can go a long way.
The Infamous Catcall
This piece is a revolution. Living it and writing it changed me as a woman, and hopefully once you read it, you will be inspired to start your own revolution with me.
Fighting Back Against My Culture by Reclaiming My Curls
Going natural has taught me a good lesson about loving myself, especially the parts of myself I cannot change.
A Time to Heal
Anything can happen when I am holding the pen.
Life in Odd Numbers
A life retold in numbers
Black Cherry Soda
It’s 2:45 PM and I have to meet Brooke at 3 PM.
The Feminist in Me
I was a feminist long before I knew what the word meant.
Happiness in Compensations
The day I see this, I will have achieved my happiness.
The Sky’s the Limit
Airplanes had been my passion. Now they were my obsession.
Rising
“Uno, dos, y tres…” My father jumps off of the cliff into El Yaque del Norte, with me holding tightly onto his back.
Loving in New Ways
Sometimes the best love is the one that can exist without words.
This Is My Dwelling
Repetition numbs. Or at least, it’s supposed to.