Author: Chastity Caprice
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I Don’t Want To..
I know I’m grown, and I’m supposed to be strong. But I don’t want to be strong today. I want to stay in my bed and protect the little inner peace that I have left. I’m supposed to be free, but am I truly free? Every day, I go into a world where I’m constantly…
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Thoughts on Microagressions as a Black Woman
As a black woman, I’m no stranger to microaggressions. But I’m tired of it. This week, a colleague randomly asked, “wow, what happened to your hair?” Interestingly, they attempted to retract the negative comment by snickering and awkwardly saying that her straight, brunette, hair was wild too. From my experience, aggressors tend to cover their…
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Don’t Tell Me
Don’t tell me who I should be, as your words do not define ME. I can write what I want, how I want, and whenever I want. I can dress how I dress, frown when I am down, or sit in silence when I don’t wish to talk. But just in case you’ve FORGOTTEN, don’t…
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Dear Empath
Dear empath, you are essential to those around you. Unfortunately, many may describe you as being sensitive, too nice, or even fake. However, you are a being of great strength, courage, insight, and compassion. Most importantly, you are a phenomenal healer! If you continue to be these things, you will impact humanity unimaginably. So unimaginably,…
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Signs You are an Introvert
Chances are you are an introvert, or you know several introverts in your life. If you are an introvert, many of the traits I’ve listed in this post may seem oddly familiar. However, if you are not an introvert, maybe the traits that I’ve listed will provide you insight into understanding the introverts in your…
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Do Not Let This World Break or Forsake You – Poem
Do not let this world break or forsake you.If you break, it may “forget” to resuscitate you. It loves to break the strong-willed,as they are a more challenging kill. Do not let this world break or forsake you. If you are stranded, it may send vultures instead of a helping hand.I’m telling you this as…
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A Coward Does Not Exist Here – Poem
A coward does not exist here. Even though I smile as the timid do, I refuse to give up my fight to a devil like you. Although it’s not the same fight as yours, that doesn’t make me ignorant or frail. I’ll admit, you may have tipped my scale, But my soul will never be for sale. A coward does not…
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A Quick Guide to Prevent Wedding Drama – For Soon-To-Be Brides
With your wedding day being right around the corner, you may have reached the breaking point a few times due to unnecessary drama. Honestly, that is quite normal. Unfortunately, weddings tend to bring out sides of people in your life that you have never seen before. These sides consist of envy, insecurities, fear, depression, misunderstandings,…
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My Experience With Family Disapproval Because of My Race and How I Overcame It
As human beings, we need to belong, and when someone rejects us, we don’t feel a part of something; we feel small and inadequate. This feeling is only amplified when our partner’s family rejects us. Moreover, family disapproval may make us feel as if we are not good enough for our partner. Sometimes we may…
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Sailor Moon’s Tuxedo Mask Inspired Me to Like Anime
Before Tuxedo Mask, I was not very boy-crazy, and I didn’t know what it was like to feel attracted to a man or even to like anime. Foremost, if you were born in the late 80s like myself or even the early to mid 90s, you’ve probably heard of the anime Sailor Moon, which stars…
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How We Met For the First Time
“I don’t care how we met, I’m just glad we did” With our wedding day right around the corner, October 22, 2022, many questions are circling my mind: These are generic questions that most soon-to-be brides ask themselves before the big day. However, there is one crucial question that I have not deeply explored in…
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3 Reasons Why I Admire MGK as a Black Woman
People love to hate Machine Gun Kelly, but I cannot relate, as I truly admire him. Anywhere you go on the web right now, you will easily find the answers to why people hate MGK. Below are a few examples: Recently, I’ve learned that I may have an unpopular opinion from the web, as I…
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Why I Admire MGK as a Black Woman
People love to hate Machine Gun Kelly, but I cannot relate, as I really admire him. Anywhere you go on the web right now, you will easily find the answers to why people hate MGK. Below are a few examples. Recently, I’ve learned that I may have an unpopular opinion from the web, as I…
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Top-Shelf Silver Patron and Apple Cîroc Margarita Mix
My fiancé and I recently discovered this top-shelf margarita mix by accident. Fortunately, we have enjoyed this happy little accident ever since. Interestingly, this mix does not contain triple sec, as we did not have it available when we discovered this mix by accident. However, the margarita it tasted great without it. Disclaimer: If you…
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The Mental Health Benefits of Starting a New Blog
“Blogging is crucial for individuals like myself, as it reduces my high anxiety levels and emotional distress.”
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Chastity’s 36 Favorite Songs of All Time
“I always have earbuds in my ears at work. Unfortunately, several times in the past, they’ve bruised my ears from excessive usage. This is my own fault though.”
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Chastity’s Most Played Songs of All Time
“I always have earbuds in my ears at work. Unfortunately, several times in the past, they’ve bruised my ears from excessive usage. This is my own fault though.”
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My Obsession with 21 Savage
My obsession with 21 savage is unwavering. If you are a 21 savage fan, you know where I am coming from when I ask this simple question: Question: How many times have you listened to your favorite 21 savage song? Answer: A lot. Like many other listeners and fans, we cannot get 21 Savage’s music…
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A Makeup Routine that Covers Dark Undereye Circles for Black Women
“Undereye circles have impacted me since childhood. To make matters worse, many people have always confused my mother for my sister, especially when I don’t wear makeup.”
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Texas Medicaid Insurance Saved Me From Economic Struggle
“Thoughts of the miscarriage do not suffuse my thoughts like last week and the week before. However, numbness is an issue these days. It takes a sizeable effort to comprehend what I’m feeling.”
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My Sporadic Bleeding Ended in an Early Miscarriage
“Before the miscarriage, our heads were in the clouds. Every night we went to bed peacefully and happily, looking forward to the future; everything felt like a dream. That is until we rushed to the emergency room due to my vaginal bleeding.”
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My Sporadic Bleeding Ended in an Early Miscarriage
“Before the miscarriage, our heads were in the clouds. Every night we went to bed peacefully and happily, looking forward to the future; everything felt like a dream. That is until we rushed to the emergency room due to my vaginal bleeding.”
Being Paul & Chastity 