Aisha, Short Story by Coletha Albert

“Aisha, remember that the most beautiful flowers grow in the wildest of gardens,” my grandmother once told me. “But they have to survive the thorns first.” Her words felt like a distant echo, like a prophecy I was desperately trying to rewrite. Growing up as a Black American female was an intricate dance of survival.ContinueContinue reading “Aisha, Short Story by Coletha Albert”

Accepted

It was the role of a lifetime, remote work, salary $250,000 a year plus a furnished victorian in the countryside. The house is called Serenity. She has great bones, gothic windows with new electrical wiring and plumbing. The fixtures and lighting are all modern, a bonus. There’s a 1966 Black Mustang in excellent condition hereContinueContinue reading “Accepted”

Diet Pills – The Fool

He was a little boy Growing up in the south He became a little man Not knowing life throughout He made a lot of friends Who were his betters in the ends He could only play his role Never tell what he was told Although he had the skin He never was really “in” HeContinueContinue reading “Diet Pills – The Fool”

Do you have a secret?

Do you have a friend who treats you differently in front of different people? Do you have a friend who you can’t tell anyone about? Do you have a friend you hide from your other friends? Can you go on sleepovers with your friends but they can’t sleepover at your house? Have you been threatenedContinueContinue reading “Do you have a secret?”

By the Word of Jehovah Nicci what should I do with my life?

That’s a profound question! Finding purpose and direction in life can be a deeply personal journey. Here are a few steps that might help you discover what you want to do with your life: Reflect on Your Passions: Think about what activities or topics excite you the most. What are you naturally drawn to? IdentifyContinueContinue reading “By the Word of Jehovah Nicci what should I do with my life?”

How to be blessed

The concept of being blessed can be associated with feelings of joy, gratitude, and purpose. It can also be linked to personal values and beliefs. Be kind and grateful Practice kindness towards others, Be cheerful and let joy be your constant companion, Give thanks to God, and Be generous with what you have.  Focus onContinueContinue reading “How to be blessed”

When your neighbor is a Bigot

When your neighbor is a bigot Just know they are liars Just know they are monsters Just know they are insecure Just know they will steal Just know they will kill Just know they can’t be trusted Just know they are two faced Just know they are monitoring you Just know they want to knowContinueContinue reading “When your neighbor is a Bigot”

How to become a Reseller

Each Seller has a different process. If you are like me, most of the Sellers you used to love aren’t in business anymore so you may need to become a Creator. If so, Just Do IT! NITHFG

Insights by Coletha Albert

“With all you put me through, I keep living because you still don’t know how to.” – Coletha Yvette Albert