Inside Voices

I remember a time in my life when I had no worries. I was a kid living at home with my parents. What I thought were rough times, like...

Laying on the cold ground     hands above my head     Missiles flying above Where do I begin ~ Pray — Not here.     I shout about this...

1 Every woman has a story It’s Not how you tell it, it’s how you live it! This is how I lived mine thus far… An angel until 3 days old...

We are here in a place where intimacy and love is forbidden, but many of us find it temporarily to have someone to ride our time out with...

The day you walk out these doors, we’re changing the locks. You’re too old to be acting like that. At your age I felt like I had lived a...

I had just walked in the door from work and as I entered my house there was an unusual sound of silence in my living room. I glared over...

Will, I guess he was my first real boyfriend. I guess I should mention Will was a notorious drug dealer. Will got arrested for possession...

ABCDEF....I pledge Allegiance. Class bell rings. Kids scurry around. Hurry, don't be tardy. Teachers, teaching books in hand. Test...

Where do I begin, what have I witnessed, my world is skewed by looks. Born with the complexion of sun kissed copper, A face without a...

I unearthed the deceptions that had molded my marriage on bright, dreamy spring day. Robby thought I’d opened the door of my home so we...

Reclaiming the Challenge: Criminal Justice Many return to their families and communities with complex and challenging needs. Thoughts,...

When Alisia answered the phone she was sobbing to the point I couldn’t realy understand. mom it only happened once I didn’t like it. Lil...

Stop it, get out of there…walk with your head high. You are the most special person in the world. Be the kind of friend that you would...

The whole reason I decide to take the interstate is because it’s my first time placing Roxies in my butthole. Actually I wouldn’t call it...

You pussy ass ho! Clean up your own shit, wrap up that pad and put it in the trash. I ain’t your mama and I ain't going to clean up...

Growing up a Rivera meant something huge to my father. My father is 100% Puerto Rican, right off the boa. His words, not mine, but a...

When I didn't want to be alone, I'd sit in my car. Sally, that's what I named my 2002 Saturn SL two. Sally has always been there for me,...

My family descendants, my great great great grandfather, Nat T. Frame, originated the 4H club. My family owns land in Virginia called...

Pure Creations true realities, true nightmares all formed into a routine.What are my pure creations when I tutor. Explaining concepts to...

I forgot what it feels like to open my brown eyes to a world where waking up at any given time is my choice. Rolling out of a queen size...