LaShawnda Jones

Year 48: Touching Grass

A few years ago I decided the day of my birthday would be for me only. It started off as a no travel day. Wherever I was, there I would be content with whatever the day brought.

First post on Substack

In the search for a platform that supports the multiple ways I want to share my work, thoughts, and observations, Substack is up for a rotation. Join me there!

Thread: Live Before You Die by J.S. Park

Not everyone is able to fully embody themselves, achieve their dreams, pursue their goals, for all sorts of reasons, systemic & traumatic. Do not waste time on everyone else’s vision for you.

Kim: Post-surgery & Birthday Conversation with My Sister

“You always say you love me but your actions say different. You told me you resent me and that’s all I can think about when I’m around you. This is how the world treats me and I know the world doesn’t love me.”

Thread: Bouncing Back from Trauma by Tito Idakula

Often, traumatic experiences keep us bound. We don’t become all that we have been created to be because the fear of failure or pain is overwhelming.

Poem: What you wanna do?

If you truly want what you want Get up and come get it Subliminal messaging won’t Move you closer to touching, caressing or holding me Unfetter yourself Reach out, ask, receive, speak us into existence Come close Do what you wanna do So I can be fully who I am A blessing and a comfortContinueContinue reading “Poem: What you wanna do?”

Reflection Friday: Takeaways from Gig Driving

A year ago, I began driving for Lyft and Uber. It was a great time for new drivers as the cash incentives seemed to be generous and free flowing. The winter was a dry season, but that seemed to be expected. However, as the dry season has continued into spring and summer, the things IContinueContinue reading “Reflection Friday: Takeaways from Gig Driving”

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