I've Been So Blah Today, It Finally Hit Me, Between Bill Cosby & the Kavanaugh Hearings, I&#
I challenge you to ask yourself, Are you participating in the re-victimization of sexual assault victims via social media? I didn't want...
No Longer in Survival Mode. It's Time to Live!
Every Tuesday, for nearly 15 months, I’ve met with a group of survivors from all walks of life. These people come from Virginia,...
Redicovering Me & Reclaiming My Life Day by Day
I Haven’t Been Myself Lately, But I’m Getting Back on Track. I’m sure if you’re an avid follower on social media, you’ve noticed the...
Mental Health Advocate, Jasmin Pierre, Creates a Virtual "Safe Place" for Black Mental Ill
Name: Jasmin Pierre Age: 29 Jasmin Pierre is a Certified Peer Support Specialist, Certified Mental Health First Aid Responder, Mental...
Ending Violence Against Sex Workers Starts with Respect and Ending the Sex Worker Hierarchy.
There's been a lot of talk around Me lately because of the speech I gave on December 17, 2017 on International Day to End Violence...
WOW, First The Local Paper Now TIME Magazine.
The event was organized by Sex Workers Outreach Project, or SWOP, and held in a small room in Impact Hub on North Avenue, just a few short b
The Only Way to Start the New Year, Reflecting on the Prior One.
Hard to believe we rung in 2018 last night, isn't it. How time is flying. Not only did My whole life change in 2017, but 2018 is a...
He Loves Me, He Loves Me Not, F*ck It, I Love Me
It's no secret that I struggle with low self-esteem and depression. It’s been a lifelong battle. I know I’m amazing, but life...
Wo(man) Down: I'm Going to Need Time to Refuel Soon.
Mannnn, I’ve been depressed for weeks and no one noticed. It took for Me to crash this weekend to realize I’m way overdue for some...
It's Melony's Birthday!
It's 20 minutes until My 36th birthday. It's been a great 12 months. In fact, My life has changed tremendously in the last year.