Category: I Am A Storyteller
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ASipOfFlava|🌻 The Truth About How I Write
Writing is part of my daily recipe — some days sweet, some days seasoned, some days a little spicy. I don’t pretend to know it all, but I’ve lived enough life to share what I’ve learned and stay open to what I don’t. Every blog is a dish I create from the ingredients life hands…
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RealTalk|🌻 The Recipe for “Normal” — According to a Seasoned Soul
Ever wonder what “normal” even means anymore? I broke it down Flava-style — as a recipe. Yes, a real recipe. With ingredients, instructions, and a whole lot of seasoned truth. Come see what your version of normal might look like.
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✨ Japanese Women Who Spoke Up: Yoshino Kishida ✨
She was a teenager when she stepped onto a stage and spoke a truth the world wasn’t ready for. Her voice was so powerful, it sparked a law meant to silence her — and still, her message lived on. This Sunday, we honor Yoshino Kishida…a young woman whose courage lit the path for generations.
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🌸 Japanese Women Who Spoke Up: Aiko Herzig-Yoshinaga
Aiko Herzig-Yoshinaga wasn’t loud, but she was powerful. With quiet determination, she uncovered the truth behind Japanese American incarceration and helped change U.S. history. Her strength echoes through generations — including mine.
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Life|Understanding Direct & Indirect Effects of Abuse and Addiction
Generational trauma doesn’t disappear just because the person is gone. It can shape children who were never raised in the storm, and show up in behaviors that don’t match who we truly are. Awareness is the first step toward breaking what we never meant to carry.
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H&W|Depression
Depression isn’t always obvious. Some people smile through it, work through it, and carry it alone. This blog breaks down what we don’t talk about — what it looks like on the outside, what it feels like on the inside, and how to reach out for real support.
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Life|🌻 Wrongfully Convicted
Watching Just Mercy opened my eyes even wider to the truth I already knew: our justice system fails too many innocent people, and the cost is their entire lives. This reflection is about what the film stirred in me — and the reality behind wrongful convictions in America.
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Blog Challenge|Your First Impression of Me
I don’t aim to impress people with a performance — I just want my presence to feel real, warm, and grounded. Here’s the first impression I hope people walk away with when they meet me.
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A&|🎷 The Chitlin’ Circuit: When Music Was Pure Soul
Before the flashing lights, million-dollar productions, and auto-tuned perfection—there was soul. The Chitlin’ Circuit was where it all began… smoky rooms, raw voices, and music that came straight from the heart. This was the sound of survival, pride, and joy — pure Black excellence in motion. 🎙️🌻
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