Monthly Archives: May 2020

Finally Owning My BLACKNESS (Part 1)

Juno, Ludwig, Mayfair, Lo-Fi…I just couldโ€™nt seem to make up my mind. I swiped back and forth repeatedly through the various filters trying to decide which would be best for the unveiling of my memoir, โ€œ1 Man, 3 Hearts, 9 … Continue reading

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Heart(s) of a Lion! ๐Ÿ’™๐Ÿ’™๐Ÿ’™

โ€œUghhhh!โ€ I grunted with frustration as my fork slipped out of my hand for the third time falling to the floor. However, not before also spilling half of my dinner into my lap. Thankfully, I was at home and not … Continue reading

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โ€œA Breath of Fresh Airโ€ (Part 2)

I was consumed by panic, my heart pulsing in my throat, but I needed to regain control and focus! I had to find a way to let someone know that my suction machine was still turned off. My eyes darted … Continue reading

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โ€œA Breath of Fresh Airโ€ (Part 1)

Mishka, my personal aide, winked at me as we pulled up to dialysis, signaling to show me that both drop-off spots directly in front of the dialysis center were vacant. Given all the equipment we needed to lug inside with … Continue reading

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Who Is โ€œ1 Man, 3 Heartsโ€?!

My story begins with my collapsing in my New Jersey home one night at the age of six, due to complete heart failure. Doctors were convinced that I would not live to see my seventh birthday. Completely perplexed by my … Continue reading

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