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I’ve Learned a Few Things About Grieving

I lost both of my grandmothers within nine months of each other.

In being in the depths of despair from one grandmother’s death, while still hazy from the other’s, I’ve learned a few things over the past year about grieving.

Here they are.

Let’s talk masturbation (+ shopping for products)

I went to an adult novelty store for the first time while living in Atlanta and for the second time in New York, but I didn’t buy anything either time. I walked around and tried to take everything in by simply looking around; however, it’s difficult to figure out what you’re looking at, what product doesContinue reading “Let’s talk masturbation (+ shopping for products)”

Wake-Up Call Wednesday: Your Story

“It takes work to show up for your own story and show up for the dream and vision you have for yourself. Or even to have the courage to have those visions and dreams… The people that I like to be around are people who are willing to do the work and be self-reflective andContinue reading “Wake-Up Call Wednesday: Your Story”

Letter to a Future Love

You may not be able to see this in me, but I’m actually really scared. I’m scared of getting hurt, of doing the wrong thing that causes us to end and of not being loved for being myself. I dream of the possibilities of each day, and you are a part of that. I understandContinue reading “Letter to a Future Love”

Define Yourself.

Since childhood I have different people’s thoughts and definitions of who I am swirling around in my head. People form opinions of who we are based on seeing us in one setting, from one angle and their biases. We all judge and assess. Our loved ones give us feedback based on who we are and howContinue reading “Define Yourself.”

Who Pays When Gays Go on a Date?

I was at birthday party over the weekend when it came up, if you’re gay, who pays for the date? First dates: I believe whoever initiated the first date should pay. First dates are a chance to make a great first impression, so as a part of that, paying sets the tone and your intentions.Continue reading “Who Pays When Gays Go on a Date?”

Alone in a New City

It’s not per say being alone in a new city that makes you feel alone. It’s the feeling you left a life behind that was yours. I spend a lot of time outside of work catching up with friends on their latest happenings, updating friends and answering the question, how is Atlanta? For the firstContinue reading “Alone in a New City”

Confident Vulnerability

Sometimes the doubt and sentiment for the past floods in, and I immediately think about what my morning or work day or weekend would be like if I were back in Tallahassee and not a new city. The nostalgia and desire for what is comfortable overcomes me. Then I stop in the middle of thisContinue reading “Confident Vulnerability”

Wake-Up Call Wednesday: Lying to Yourself

Wake-Up Call Wednesday! “If others say one thing, but do another, you are lying to yourself if you don’t listen to their actions.” – Don Miguel Ruiz, The Four Agreements The Third Agreement – Don’t Take Anything Personally _______________________________________________________ I hope you enjoyed this post! Be bold and comment or interact with me  on Twitter (@ATouchofBold) orContinue reading “Wake-Up Call Wednesday: Lying to Yourself”

Tears Start Streaming

I remember my mom dropping me off at college, eager to grasp on to any extra minute with me before this truly new chapter of my life enclosed me. Here on the last school night of my college career tears don’t fall but do come forward. Memories have been ascertained, and I’m stronger for theContinue reading “Tears Start Streaming”