Trigger warning: Mentions of rape and death Editor’s note: We are so excited to introduce our new poet-in-residence — Camille Hernandez! Camille is an abolitionist who uses her words, her imagination, and her body/mind/soul to unearth a decolonizing world. Poetry is a powerful medium for truth telling. We believe Camille is the perfect person to […]
An English Speaking God Is A White God
“Father God, thank you for the food laid before us. Please sanctify the hands that worked the ground for it and the hands that prepared it. Bless it to our bodies. In Jesus’ name, Amen” This is the prayer I’ve recited before meals for about 22 years. I think I was 8 years old when […]
Sisters in Mental Illness: A Story of Redemption
Trigger Warning: Mention of sexual assault, abuse and suicide attempts. “…that is what faith is. Living in the not knowing and trusting that God has something better for us.” This month, we’re invited into Christine Hallman’s story. Christine, who is diagnosed with borderline personality disorder and anxiety, has endured sexual assault, eating disorders, abuse and […]