Author: brianasymone

I am a writer and applied mathematician. I am an introvert who loves writing and sharing my words with the world. Poetry saved my life on so many different occasions so I know that words are incredibly powerful. I just want to be a source of light in this very dark world. The Introvert’s Escape Maneuver is my way of navigating life. Free-Thinking Fridays are the creative's playground. I post poems, think pieces and prose. Self-Love Sundays are when I post motivational pieces about life and the practical applications of Self-Love.

The True Value of One’s Presence

We often don't remember to tell those we love how much they mean to us until it's too late. Remind your loved ones how much you care, you won't regret it.

It was Raining & I Felt Sad

A poem I wrote on a rainy day whilst running a million and one errands and trying not to feel overwhelmed. Reminder: It gets better

Self-Love is Painful

This Self-Love journey has been the most painful process of my entire life. Many times, the media paints Self-Love as this simple process filled with bathbombs and butterflies. Self-Love is so much more than that. It demands that we give our very best and become our best selves. The journey itself is long and grueling.

Don’t Touch my Hair: A Tale of a Black Girl and Her Irresistible Twist Out

This is a short fiction piece inspired by the everyday methods of navigating space that black girls must employ

Fresh Start

It's almost a new year. Allow yourself a fresh start. Forgive yourself for past mistakes and allow yourself to heal from hurt. You deserve it.

Christmas for the Grieving

Merry Christmas! The Holidays are always a difficult time for those who have experienced the loss of a loved one. This Christmas post is filled with open letters to my late grandfather from myself, my mother and my brother.

1:03

This Free-Thinking Friday I wanted to share an honest piece I wrote at 1:03am Wednesday morning.

Consistency, Persistence and Perseverance

I have learned that persistence, consistency and perseverance allow me to grow as a human. My very existence calls persistence, consistency and perseverance.