still moving f o r w a r d

a visual curation of pause, purpose, and power in black & white

"The more I tried to make sense to them, the less I made sense to me. I had to stop explaining, stop justifying, and just start being."

-Solange

“My mission in life is not merely to survive, but to thrive; and to do so with some passion, some compassion, some humor, and some style.”

-Maya Angelou

In the words of Tisha Campbell, “I’m still here, here, here.”

f o r w a r d (the mantra)

Who I was made space for, who I am becoming.
Every version of me was necessary—every pause, every shift, every moment of stillness.
The world does not get to define me in my becoming.

I do not rush back.
I do not move for the sake of movement.
I am intentional. I am here. I am steady.

I have seen myself in the stillness, and I am worth the wait.
This is not a return, it is a continuation.
And I am still moving forward.

a few quick notes:

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A Dope Black Girl With Anxiety was created as a space to explore my inner thoughts and pursue my passions. I am overwhelmed with gratitude for all of those who subscribe to this space (especially during my hiatus), follow my neuro-thoughts, and provide words of encouragement along the way. You are appreciated, valued, and loved!

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