Identity
Own It!
Nothing prepares you for that life-changing event. I’m not talking about the little details that happen every day and are seldom noticed. No, I’m talking about that moment when you can’t ignore it. The instant it happens, it demands your complete and utter attention. A solitary moment that affects you down to your very soul. Me, I was blindsided in the doorway of a restaurant on a random Wednesday night.
By EJ Arundel3 years ago in Pride
Sky's the Limit
Once upon a time, in a small town nestled between rolling hills and lush green forests, there was a girl named Lily. She had big dreams and aspirations that seemed impossible to achieve in a place like her hometown, but she refused to let her circumstances hold her back.
By MalikSaira Maqbool3 years ago in Pride
Let Children be Children
As a child, we all loved to watch cartoons and shows geared to children. Usually around the age of 5, we become aware of the other message these shows relay. A message that may or may not be intentional by the writers, but nonetheless an important message. Romance is between a man and a woman; boy and girl, whether it is a TV show or movie. As a child, we accepted the terms. We understood it was normal for a boy to fall in love with a girl or vice versa. These shows would support the idea by occasionally displaying a kiss scene with two characters of opposite genders, or families with both a mother and a father. When reality meets with media examples, it validated relationships. Additionally, parents and family members begin joking about having a boyfriend/girlfriend. Eventually, friends would too. Everyone waits for the day when the child matures, and announces their love interest to someone of the opposite gender. This is the norm. It is what most people expect and want for their child. It has been the norm before television and motion pictures were introduced. The media has only reinforced this ideology.
By Iris Harris3 years ago in Pride
