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The Introvert's Escape Maneuver

by Briana Symone

Tag: Free-Thinking Friday

Mourning, again

As a black woman, I stand at this shore once again. Praying I won’t be swept away, praying this tide won’t pull me in, this heavy trauma, this heartache of a life, this suffocating reality.

brianasymone Free-Thinking Friday Leave a comment May 29, 2020May 29, 2020 2 Minutes

Buildings Made from Ruins

Happy Free-Thinking Friday & Happy National Poetry month! This is the first piece I’ve written since February. Please enjoy my extremely raw art. I hope you can resonate with these word.

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My Musings

My Musings: I'm learning to write even when I feel I have nothing to share. During this season of chaos, I'm redefining calm.

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Moments of Weakness

Moments of Weakness: I am grateful for moments that show me who I am and how much I need to grow.

brianasymone Free-Thinking Friday Leave a comment January 31, 2020January 31, 2020 3 Minutes

What Xmas Means to Me

What Xmas Means to Me: This holiday season I’ve been focusing my energy on the people I love and the time I’m able to spend with them.

brianasymone Free-Thinking Friday Leave a comment December 20, 2019December 20, 2019 1 Minute

To My Paternal Grandmother,

Today’s post is an open letter to my paternal grandmother about the relationship between memory & age and those who witness the withering of a loved one.

brianasymone Free-Thinking Friday 2 Comments October 11, 2019 1 Minute

Today

Today: A reflective piece on therapy, depression and the desire to make sense of feelings that don’t fit perfectly into a box.

brianasymone Free-Thinking Friday 1 Comment September 27, 2019September 28, 2019 1 Minute

Freedom

Today I am free and this is how I choose to approach the experiences ahead of me.

brianasymone Free-Thinking Friday 1 Comment September 20, 2019September 20, 2019 1 Minute

You are Seen

This letter is for you. These are the words I needed for years. Take what you need from this letter today and spread love to everyone around you

brianasymone Free-Thinking Friday 1 Comment September 14, 2019November 3, 2019 1 Minute

Personification

Personification: A short piece about the entities who use their power for good but more often evil.

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