Welcome To The Blog
You’ve arrived at the Letters from a Young Black Woman blog. I’m excited to share my experiences and interest with you, and I hope that they leave you:
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Refreshed
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Inspired
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Enriched
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Affirmed
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Comforted * Refreshed * Inspired * Enriched * Affirmed *
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A unique assortment of personal anecdotes and reflections artfully presented through the medium of letters. Delve into the intricacies of life's myriad experiences, encompassing its highs, lows, and everything in between. Prepare for an engaging journey filled with contemplation, discoveries, and meaningful interactions.
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Come along as Allie dishes out her top-notch beauty secrets and fave products that have passed her beauty test. Buckle up to uncover handpicked tips and suggestions designed especially for your beauty needs!
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Dive into thrilling travel escapades and adventures. Rating the hidden gems and popular spots in every city or country she visits, providing recommendations for fellow globetrotters looking to embark on their own unforgettable journeys. So, fellow wanderlusters, take note as we serve up the crème de la crème of travel experiences from around the globe. Are you ready to embark on this exciting exploration?
So, fellow wonderlusters, take note as we serve up the crème de la crème of travel experiences from around the globe.
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I Don’t Want Any More Friends
I don’t think I want any more friends. I’m far too jaded. Building hope for long-lasting connection only to be met with disappointment. I’ve had men drive me to anger by their actions but when it came to friends it cut much deeper—leaving me heartbroken and confused. With each drive to the heart, I’ve learned more and more of what I can’t accept and yearn for from those surrounding me. And with each formed bond, I learn how shockingly affirming a once-upon-a-time stranger can be. So much so that they become woven into your daily existence. You develop gratitude for the shoulder to lean on and the joy they bring
That’s if it’s done right.
Letter 10: Dear Grad
I wish I could congratulate each of you in the graduating class of 2024. A class with many members who entered college during a time of so much uncertainty. Still, we made it out. However, the questions and obstacles don’t cease. I hope this letter can offer you some reassurance and comfort as we all make a transition from college student to college graduate.
My First Black Doctor
I’d never visited a physician and had my feelings validated and my insecurities soothed.
Doctors are meant to care for our health. Unfortunately, the test results relating to our physical health supersede the emotions guided by our mental health.
Routine Stop
The concern of my grounding returns. I hope he doesn’t make me get out of the car. I hope he doesn’t mistake my umbrella or one of the frivolous items, in my car, as a gun. Most of all I just hope he doesn’t pull his.
Season's Greetings: Experiencing Valentine's Day as a Single Girl
However, I can’t agree with distasteful emotions when they result in a desire to skip the actual holiday.
I could be annoyed, lonely, sad, or frustrated in the 13 days leading up to the 14th, but all that diffuses on the day of.
Letter 09: Dear Readers
For as long as I choose to write and publish on this platform, I promise to never forget or neglect my target audience, my inspiration, and my muse, Black Women.
