We Are A Revolution

I am learning to love someone you have to collapse into yourself. Like really collapse to the point of humility. Real love leaves no room for ego. It requires vulnerability that devours shame + pushes you into interdependence. I am sure that years ago when I was in my 20’s if I have given into this belief, I would have drowned in my own guilt. I would not have been able to carry the mantle that “this” kind of love requires. I would have completely given in to the traditional narrative + turned all of my rage in own myself. I am sure of it!

Today I am fully alive in my love + I share it with my children. I allow them to see my pain + my joy that comes from the well of allowing myself to love another human being. I allow myself to disappear in this love without question because for black love ….it has to be! I have learned that as a black woman allowing myself to love another human being is revolutionary. It is the most important thing that I will conquer earth side other than my self. I realized that life + love has made me tough as nails. It has made me the type of woman that I want to marry in my next life time. It has made me fearless + most of all it has set me free.