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Remembering a Dream Amid the Sting of Reality

Posted on January 19, 2015 by Shykia

Today, as legions honor the memory of the great Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. I reflect on how far we’ve come since his societal contributions and how far we have to go. I think it’s safe to say that we’ve … Continue reading →

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Hope for the Future

Posted on September 30, 2014 by Shykia

There are several reasons why I’ve been a ghost on social media these days. There has been much that has demanded my attention and focus. Basically, life has thrown a lot my way in the last six months. Among them, … Continue reading →

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Reflecting on the Past, Looking to the Future

Posted on December 30, 2013 by Shykia

2013 has been perhaps my most inactive when it comes to social media. I guess that’s because I’ve had many obligations beyond the realm of cyberspace that demanded most of my attention. Nonetheless, I’ve greatly missed my online family, friends … Continue reading →

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Survivors of Cruelty Pt. 4 – You ARE a Survivor!

Posted on October 17, 2012 by Shykia

  (Cont’d from Survivors of Cruelty Pt. 3) You are alive for a reason, even though that reason might seem elusive at this point. You might find it tough to figure out for a while, but keep in mind, it … Continue reading →

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Survivors of Cruelty Pt. 3 – Rediscovering Hope

Posted on October 17, 2012 by Shykia

  (Cont’d from Survivors of Cruelty Pt. 2) Things were somewhat different in high school. I still faced some struggles with bullying, but it wasn’t nearly as rampant as it was in junior high. In addition, I gained the support … Continue reading →

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Survivors of Cruelty Pt. 2 – My Story (The Abridged Version)

Posted on October 17, 2012 by Shykia

  (Cont’d from Survivors of Cruelty Pt. 1) From early childhood through my mid-teens, everything about me was up for scrutiny; my skin color, my name, my voice, my clothing, my quiet demeanor… Little did my bullies know or even … Continue reading →

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Survivors of Cruelty Pt. 1

Posted on October 17, 2012 by Shykia

  After a few years of borderline denial, I’ve decided to come clean. Though my novels are a work of fiction, they are my attempt to gain redemption from the painful choices of my past. In addition, I hoped to … Continue reading →

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