This week was heavy. And not just because of one thing—everything felt like too much. People see the smile. They hear the laugh. And they assume I’m okay. Strong. Unshaken. Unbothered. But the truth? No one ever stops to ask if the strong one is even holding on. They don’t ask if I’ve cried more … Continue reading The Weight No One Sees
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Before The End of a Life- A Real Talk PSA on Mental Health
Let’s talk about it. Really talk about it. Everyone’s big on “mental health awareness” right now. The hashtags are flying, the tributes are pouring in, and folks are suddenly eager to hold space… because someone in the spotlight lost their life. And while the concern is valid, the timing often isn’t. Because where was all … Continue reading Before The End of a Life- A Real Talk PSA on Mental Health
“I chose to reach for my worth rather than stay and play in your dirt.” -Kae Jaye-
Serenity’s Bliss pt.4
The paramedics cleared Paige, stating she had experienced a panic attack. Once the paramedics exited the shed, Serenity gave Paige a look of concern. Paige lowered her head, " I don't want to go through this again Serenity. I fought extremely hard to rebuild myself after him." Paige poured her heart to her bestie without … Continue reading Serenity’s Bliss pt.4
Who Sees The Strong One?
Today I’m tired. Tired of being told to be pleasant while people pour their mess onto me. Tired of being humble while the world chips away at me like I’m made of stone and not spirit. They say, “Don’t return the energy.” But how am I supposed to keep giving when the leeches keep draining? … Continue reading Who Sees The Strong One?
The Grace I Give
Journal Reflection: “The Grace I Give” I give grace because I know what it feels like to be overwhelmed, to carry more than I can explain, to be in a space where words won’t come but feelings won’t rest. I’ve made room for people to process, to stumble, to be unsure—because I don’t love conditionally. … Continue reading The Grace I Give
She Bleeds Words
She bleeds words— the kind you don’t say out loud, the ones that sit in your chest like smoke in a locked room, waiting for a way out that doesn’t set the whole place on fire. She carries them quiet, like a story no one stuck around to finish. Heavy words. Unsaid truths. Pages folded … Continue reading She Bleeds Words
Dear Valentine
While society hypes the glamour, The glitz, and all that mundane Shit.. Here I sit with the most simplistic wish. Praying that you’d make it my gift. I won’t fawn over red roses, It’s never really been my gist. Nor will I care if violets are blue. I’d simply love to receive you! Raw, uncut … Continue reading Dear Valentine
Moment
Couldn't have dreamed of a better scenario, A better specimen to have created such a show. An exchange of energy so pure and high vibrational, That nothing about it presented itself as conditional. Any other time, I would have stayed in my lane, But you... you created a moment that initiated a main change. A … Continue reading Moment
My Letter to 2024
Dear 2024,You have been a whirlwind, haven’t you? You stormed in with chaos, leaving no corner of my life untouched. It felt like an unrelenting spiral at times—blow after blow, heartbreak after heartbreak. Yet, as I stand here reflecting on this year, I cannot help but acknowledge the depth of your lessons. You tested me, … Continue reading My Letter to 2024
Seizing
I can see beyond the hurt. I can see you're torn between letting me in, or hiding behind the pain! Tell [her] we have beef! Tell [her] we should never meet, because a man like you, should have never been subject to [her] abuse. Whether mental, physical, or emotionally, She'll never be good with me. … Continue reading Seizing
Serenity’s Bliss pt.3
Serenity's phone rings, she looks at the screen, silences the phone, and places it back in her pocket. Bentley looks at her, she offers no explanation. The phone rings again. She repeats her actions. Bentley asks, "You need to get that?" She replies, It's no one. They slowly approach the party, folks were standing in … Continue reading Serenity’s Bliss pt.3
Presence
Equivalent to holy ground, your energy breeds serenity, captivating and astonishing, stoic and profound. Our eyes meet, Your energy consumes me, Your smile ignites me, my body follows your lead. A simple touch of the hand, my soul trembles at your demand, Rapidly my heart races, your eyes glisten with grace. Time granted fate, fate … Continue reading Presence
Time
Remember when everything seem to flow with you so smoothly? When there was love, joy and a sense of peace? Remember that time when you sheltered me with serenity? Remember when time stood still with just a glance of your eyes? When the blue was an escape, prefect breathing room for an ocean on the … Continue reading Time
Serenity’s Bliss (continued)
Bentley takes Serenity by the hand and leads her out to the street. "You mind walking to the park with me?" Serenity nods. "Are you going to be this quiet the whole time?" "I'm sorry Bentley. I'm just trying to wrap my head around you actually coming to talk to me." Serenity stumbles on her … Continue reading Serenity’s Bliss (continued)
Kae Jaye The Writer 