-
To Lose You, To Find Me
To the one reading this—Sometimes love asks for more than it gives, and in the process, we forget that we were never meant to lose ourselves to be loved. This poem is for every soul who had to let go of someone just to come home to themselves. May you find clarity in the ache,…
-
Soft Doesn’t Mean Weak: Redefining Feminine Power
They told us softness was a liability.That emotions were messy.That to be feminine meant to be fragile—too much or not enough.So we armored up. Silenced our intuition. Learned to survive instead of thrive. But here’s the truth: being soft is not the opposite of being strong.It’s a different kind of power. A quieter kind. A…
-
Romanticizing Your Own Life: The New Love Story
There comes a point when you get tired of waiting. For the text. For the flowers. For the “good morning” that never comes. So instead, you decide to love yourself louder. You play your favorite song, put on lipstick just because, and go make memories that don’t require permission. This isn’t about pretending you don’t…
-
“Still I Glow”
✨ Message to ReaderSometimes life dims our light—but it can never take it.This poem is a reminder that no matter what you’ve been through, you are still glowing, still growing, and still worthy of everything good. Let these words wrap around you like a soft hug from your higher self. I’ve bent but I have…
-
Part 2: Too Much to Hold, Too Good to Forget”
🎵 Mood: “Deep” – Summer Walker “I want you to know how deep my love goes…” He was 47.Handsome in that seasoned trouble kind of way.The type your parents used to warn you about — not because of what he says,but because of how easily he pulls you in without saying much at all. I…
-
“When I Meet Myself at the Finish Line”
“Today, I honor the dreams planted deep within my soul — the ones I am daring to water, grow, and one day, fully bloom into reality.” One day,I will wake up and recognize the sunrise as my own reflection—golden, bright, unstoppable. I will walk through doors I once only dreamed of,my heart steady, my smile…
-
You See Me
“I’m opening up to the idea of love again — not the kind that breaks me, but the kind that sees me. And it’s beautiful.” – Leesh You like my eyes —the way they speakbefore my lips ever form the words.You said they tell stories,the kind most men ignore,but you?You listen with your gaze. You…
-
“Half-Loved (Unfolded)”
Sometimes we fall for someone who can never truly be ours, and it breaks us in places we didn’t even know existed. This piece is for the woman who’s ever loved deeply, waited silently, and questioned her worth in the face of someone else’s absence. May these words be a mirror and a reminder—you were…
-
Heaux Tales: Part One Conclusion
✨ Inspiration Message: Sis, I know what it feels like to want love so badly that you start confusing crumbs for a full meal. To be touched in all the right places, but never truly felt. To stay because the moments feel good, even if the reality doesn’t. Let me remind you:You are not a…
-
Heaux Tales Part One: The Master Chef with Bullies, Baby Mamas, and B.S.
“He was everything I craved… and everything I didn’t need. I left hungry for love but finally full of truth.” 🎵 Mood: “Love Galore” – SZA ft. Travis Scott “Why you bother me when you know you don’t want me?” It started like most messes do — with a facebook story post and a soft…
-
Heaux Tales Intro
About Me Hey, I’m Leesh. — storyteller, soft girl with a savage past, and your favorite voice of reason after the mistake has already been made. Welcome to Heaux Tales, a series born out of love, lust, laughter, and a few “what the hell was I thinking?” moments. These aren’t just stories — they’re real-life…
-
Letters Of Love Part One
Dear Future Husband, I don’t need you to be perfect. I just need you to see me. Not just the smile I wear for the world, but the quiet ache behind it. The softness I carry that life has tried to harden.The dreams I still hold close, even after all the disappointments. See me—truly. The…
-
Understanding the 4 Attachment Styles: How We Love, Fear, and Connect.
Ever wonder why some people feel so comfortable in love, while others chase it, avoid it, or get stuck in a cycle of both? That’s attachment at work. Attachment styles are the blueprints we subconsciously follow when forming relationships. They’re shaped by how we experienced love, attention, and safety in childhood—and they show up in…
-
Anxious Attachment: Understanding the Pattern, Feeling the Feels, and Finding Healing.
Have you ever found yourself overthinking a text message that didn’t get an immediate reply? Or maybe you’ve felt like you cared more in a relationship than the other person did, and that feeling alone triggered a spiral of anxiety and self-doubt? If that sounds familiar, you might be dealing with anxious attachment—a common (and…
-
The Hidden Blessing In Choosing Yourself
Let’s get into it. But first we bring God into it. He’s truly who get’s us through it. Romans 8:28 28 And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose. We all have purpose. Sis, your worth it.. focus. Bro you’re…
-
One of the best gifts I got was last year for Valentines Day. The gift was sweet and nice. But I like the thought he put behind the things he bought me. Even down to him spraying his cologne on the bear he bought me so that it would smell like him. He didn’t buy…
-
My favorite drink is a long island ice tea. I absolutely love it. I order it every where I go when I don’t order that I order a rum and coke or strawberry hennessy. I live for a good drink lol.
-
I really want to visit the African American museum in Charleston, SC. I’ve been itching to get there just haven’t had the time. I’ve heard so many good things about this place and I appreciate good art and the importance of hertitage. Being a North and South Carolina native makes it even more important to…
-
My first name is Jamelia. It’s Arabic and it means beautiful. It’s definitely a very unique name and fit’s me. It’s not a very common name in my culture. I have an older cousin named Jahmelia. My mom said she liked the name but she switched up the spelling and pronunciation. There are so many…
-
TOP OF MY LIST lol… G-Wagon. Love it in white!!! My mom has a ranger Rover. Love those too. I love anything sporty and classy.
-
2. Paris 3. Nairobi 4. Honolulu 5. Tahoe City/ Lake Tahoe
-
Okay, so I gave birth to my daughter a month early due to some complications during my pregnancy. She only had to stay in the hospital for like a week after I had her. I was just visiting one day.. not knowing or thinking they we’re going to say that I could take her home.…
-
Climax
I want to hear you say lay with me love. Stare into my eyes while gently kissing me. Then sensually rub between my thighs. Wouldn’t it be great if you stayed with me? Even if it’s only for one night…. Hold me tight, stroke me slow. Flick your tongue on my love below. Work my…
-
My favorite subject in school was English. I loved reading books and completing essay questions. I loved short stories and poems. My favorite book from elementary school was probably Hatchet. Middle school was The Outsiders and I read all the Goosebump books. Fell in love with Edgar Allen Poe in high school. I also loved…
-
I’m proud of the woman and mother that I am and that I’m becoming. I’ve had some challenges and hardships in my life the last few years. But I overcame things that were sent to destroy me, things that tested my faith and things that challenged me to grow. I love the space I’m in…
-
I do have a few core principles that I live by. I treat others the way I want to be treated. I give and am only willing to accept respect. I can dislike a person but still be respectful. I value boundaries so I’m always enforcing and being mindful of others boundaries. Something else would…
-
Lazy days make me feel unproductive. I hate that feeling. But this year I’ve been learning to listen to my body and rest. Sometimes resting is productive. It’s you taking care of you physically and mentally. Everything and everyone needs a break. I’ve experienced burnout mentally and physically more times than I like… especially last…
-
This is an interesting question. I never lost all my possessions. But I have had to start over again. When I left my ex-fiancé. I left comfort and stability to find happiness again. But it felt like losing everything. I was sad for a while and went through major depression. But life slowly got better,…
-
Life without a computer for me would be a lot of time spent at the library. Or just me buying lots of books to read and tons of notebooks to write lol. I didn’t always have a computer and when I didn’t was always at the library after school. But we always had dictionaries and…
-
The trait I value most about myself is how much empathy I have for others. I just understand people and their emotions in the deepest way. I’m a good listener and sometimes I just know what to say or do for someone without them having to tell me. I’m able to give an enormous about…
-
The best advice I was given was to continue being me. To love and accept all parts of me. Keep my standards and self-esteem high and to never give up. What and whoever is meant to find me will. I love this advice. I am me… perfectly imperfect and unapologetically.
-
I would be a teacher I don’t know if I would teach Art, Business, History or English. But those are four of my favorite subjects. I could even see myself being a photographer. I love scenery and I see beauty in some of the smallest things. I would do so many things regardless of the…
-
I’m definitely a leader. I’m smart, emotionally intelligent, and able to assess a situation and come up with multiple viewpoints, ideas, and objectives. Some people are natural born leaders and I’d like to think of myself as just that. Most people in my life come to me with their problems/issues to help find solutions. Or…
-
People that lack accountability. I can’t have them around me. Some people are never wrong, or they feel like their poor attitude or behavior is justified. Whenever they feel wronged or offended. People’s behavior and words are out of your control. But the way you respond is 100% on you. Stay away from people that…
-
I feel amazing right now. Like on cloud nine. Haven’t smiled this much in a while. I’ve lost 10 pounds and have been in the gym lately. So, I’m feeling fine, beautiful, sexy, and energetic. It’s one thing to be happy on your own but it’s another when someone makes you feel amazing. He inspires…
-
The last thing I got excited about was the fact that this new guy I’m dating flew back into town a few days ago. He’s on the road a lot for work. But he’s back and we’re going to spend time together this week. I like his energy and his drive. He’s super ambitious, lowkey,…
-
I grew up on a lot of Nickelodeon, and MTV. Here’s a list of things I use to watch. Okay, okay I think you get the picture lol. I watched a lot of television growing up, and when I wasn’t doing that. I read a lot of books.
-
What I love most about writing is that it’s a way for me to get all my thoughts and emotions out of my head and heart. I can express how I’m feeling or how I’ve felt. It also gives me strength because I’m sometimes sharing very intimate parts of my life with others when I…
-
Well, this is an easy one. I think people use the word love too much. I don’t think people know what the word truly means. If they did, they wouldn’t use it lightly. Love is patient and kind. Love is having compassion and understanding. It doesn’t come with conditions. It doesn’t put you down or…
-
If I was asked this prior to getting my bachelor’s in business. I would’ve said a boutique because it’s always been a dream of mine. It was the very reason I got my degree. I was aware that I didn’t need a degree to achieve this dream. But I wanted to know the ends and…
-
Finding out… I have psoriasis.
This one is so personal. I’m trying to keep it together while typing this. I noticed a patch on my right foot. It would come and go, and it was itchy. It was there for maybe 2 months or so. I initially thought it was contact dermatitis. I also thought that the issue I have…
-
I go to therapy weekly.. it’s a must. It has done wonders. My therapist is the best! She has really helped me level up majorly. Sound Therapy. I listen to a lot of music. Raises my vibration. Plus I like to dance and sing. I walk for exercise. It works my body and mind. I…
-
I like to listen to so many things. Mainly, Chico Debarge station on amazon music, as well as classical piano, jazz, neo soul, oldies etc.. Anything that’s relaxing or groovey. I work the best while listening to music. It just puts me in a zone.
-
The Hidden Blessing In Not Being Chosen.
I feel like it’s almost cliche to say when things don’t work out there’s always something better. But the fact of the matter is that it’s a very TRUE statement. When it comes to matters of the heart everyone wants love. But what happens when the love isn’t reciprocated. What do you do when that…
-
Subscribe
Subscribed
Already have a WordPress.com account? Log in now.
Life Lessons with Leesh 