MUSE'INGS
MUSE'INGS
I Am My Mother's Daughter
Growing up in a queer family, my mother’s identity gave me the chance to understand and conceptualize non-heteronormative sexualities at an early age, paving the way for me to self-determine my own identity.
Pride in my Immigrant Household
My parents have spent the past 25 years trying to build a life for our family that is safer than the one they left behind, only for me to surprise them by being queer. Whether it be the internalization, consciously or subconsciously, of the homophobia that they were exposed to in Brazil, or fear for my safety and wellbeing, they had their reasons to be upset. I treated this as an explanation for their reaction, but not an excuse.
THE STRUGGLES OF QUEERNESS IN COVID
This is not a single story of one bisexual women but a narrative throughout my community and I will not stand for this.
More Than Skin Deep
Being diagnosed with Vitiligo allowed me to find a new love and appreciation for my culture despite ongoing systemic barriers within Canada.
Unexpectedly Sidelined
Of all the wins and losses sustained as an athlete, my hardest defeat came from my abrupt exit from soccer and the uncertainty of who I am without it.
ARE WE EVER DOING ENOUGH? YES.
It wasn’t until recently that I took a step back, sat down, and began to question the expectations I had for myself and where they were coming from. Why did I feel like I had to do so much to keep up with others?
"OMG, YOU ACT SO WHITE!" AND OTHER COMMENTS NOT TO MAKE AROUND POC
In my home life and my school life, I was stuck between the barriers of not being Black enough. Everyone assumed I had abandoned my culture to assimilate into Western society, which was not the case.
THIS ONES FOR THE GIRLS (WHO DON'T KNOW WHAT THEY WANT TO DO WITH THEIR LIFE)
Not everyone has it together as much as we think and self-worth is definitely not determined by hustle culture.
TANGLED UP IN CURLS AND SELF LOVE
The Journey Black Women Go Through By Loving Themselves Through Their Hair
IMPOSTER SYNDROME
Whoever you are and wherever you came from, you are worthy of every success you achieved, and you deserve to share your insights, your intellect, and allow people to see the magnitude of your presence.
TRYING TO FIT THE MOULD
I’ve never been one to believe in a higher power, but as being spiritual has come to the forefront of social media, I’ve been reevaluating my stance on my belief system.