PinnedMember-onlyWhy I Write Under My Real NameSince I rejoined Medium exactly a month ago, I noticed one thing. I noticed that many writers here write under a nom de plume. I don’t begrudge those who choose to keep their personal names private. After all, the Internet can be a scary place and you never know who…Writers On Medium4 min readWriters On Medium4 min read
Oct 10Member-onlyThe Non-White Girl With The White NameHaving a white name affords you certain privileges, but it can also be demoralizing. — Say, you saw my name on a letter that you were delivering. You take it to my door because that is just the kind of person you are. I open the door. You see me. How do you react? Believe it or not, I’ve experienced this exact scenario not too…Race4 min readRace4 min read
Oct 9Member-onlyThe Problem With Over Fetishization of Multiracial PeopleIt’s part of our everyday life, but is it right? — When a woman and her same-race hubby announce that they are expecting a child, there are the usual congratulations, tears of joy, and balloons to be exchanged. Conversely, when a woman and a husband who are in an interracial relationship announce the same thing, there is speculation from friends and…Racism4 min readRacism4 min read
Oct 7Member-only75% of Medium Writers Aren’t Using This Feature CorrectlySuper charge your writing with this hack! — Most people on Medium have different ways of writing. Some people might create a plan and outline before they even begin. Others will just start writing when inspiration hits. And still, another segment might open their Medium Editor and stare moodily at the screen, wondering what to write. Until they…Medium2 min readMedium2 min read
Oct 5Member-onlyThe Reality About Being a Medium Writer That No One Talks AboutThe second one was a real SHOCKER to me — I started writing on Medium in April of 2022. Fresh from WordPress but disenchanted about blogging, I had high hopes for Medium. What I wanted was a platform in which I could just write. Forget about the hours spent doing keyword research or creating visual assets to plaster on my…Medium3 min readMedium3 min read
Oct 4Member-onlyHow a Single Act of Kindness Led to a Week-Long Stay in JailIt was the longest week of my life. — Earlier this year, I found myself in jail. For an entire week, I was without the comfort and security that made life worth living. Sure, I was able to stay at home. I had food on the table, my Samsung Galaxy phone in my pocket, and the other sweet luxuries…Kindness4 min readKindness4 min read
Sep 2Member-onlyAn Ode to the Blond-Haired, Green-Eyed Girl Inside MeWill there ever come a time when she can come out? — Ever since I was a little girl, I always felt at odds with my appearance. I was an awkward, shy girl with straight dark hair and eyes. My skin was the color of caramel coffee mixed with 2% milk. In many ways, I am still that same girl — only…Race3 min readRace3 min read
Sep 1Member-only10 Shocking Things I Discovered After Watching Titanic for the First Time in 20 YearsI bet you never knew this. — After two years, I splurged and signed up for a Netflix subscription. Granted, I signed up for the Ads-only monthly plan because who in their right mind would pay $19.99 a month for a streaming service? …90s5 min read90s5 min read
Aug 27Member-onlyThe Single Most Hated Question That I Got as a Mixed Race Person in AmericaI’ve lived on this planet for 34 years. During these years, I was asked one question more than any other. Where are you from? Ever since I could remember, back in my elementary school days, I’ve had people — young, old, and everywhere in between — come up to me…Mixed Race3 min readMixed Race3 min read
Jul 23Member-onlyThe Top #1 Reason Why I Want to Leave Medium (Again)I left Medium once. I promise it wasn’t by choice. You know how it happens. The responsibilities start building. Life gets busy. And before you know it, a day goes by without logging in to Medium. And then, another day. And another. And you know how this goes. Soon, I…Writing2 min readWriting2 min read
