Every mistake is an opportunity to learn something — I was a mistake since conception. This is what I’d jokingly tell people about my origin story. Truth be told, I’m the product of an affair my mom had while she was married. I learned to live with this knowledge unbeknown to my parents and made the most by living…

Your words can heal — Fear taught me to be quiet for much of my life — fear others may see the pain in my eyes, the hurt I felt as a child, and the fear of living in fear was always that whisper within my ear. But it wasn’t fear that kept me from…

Chasing the American dream and facing the reality — America is not for everyone. Neither are other first-world countries like Australia, Canada, France, Germany, Italy, and the U.K. that top the list among migrants. I consider myself lucky. My immigration process to the U.S. was seamless. A journey that began with my grandmother, a peasant farmer from the Caribbean…

Together, let's make this house a home — “Ask, and it shall be given” — Matthew 7:7 When you're down and out, and a friend extends the olive branch, what a great feeling! I asked in a previous article for a place to call home after the Coffee Times mishap. …

Back to writing, my friends! — Enough of the CT mishap! Let's put it all behind us and get back on track. Time to turn a new page, a clean slate, and start a new chapter. Who is with me? Let's find a new place to call home where we write, inspire, and read positive stories…

Farewell Coffee Times. Gone but not forgotten — I'm sad and homeless. But the old saying, "Everything happens for a reason," isn't just a comforting phrase I use when I'm faced with unexpected disappointments. It's a belief that has directed me to unknown paths throughout my life — journeys that have taken me to destinations and ended my…

Let no one belittle you by what you do to earn an honest living. — Society may dictate what careers best determine one’s success. But every work you do that contributes meaningfully to the community and improves an economy is essential. No work that provides you with honest bread is lesser than the rest. A world full of doctors, lawyers, and other professionals wouldn't make…

Balancing my time writing, reading, and commenting on Medium — Call it what it is; your new routine, a place you come to read, write, inspire, or perfect your writing skills. Perhaps it’s your side hustle, full-time job, or a retirement pastime. Whatever drives you to show up on Medium matters. So it wasn't unusual; I felt compelled nearing the…