Suicidal thoughts do not always lead to the actual act but the mere thoughts are indicative of the consuming trauma, pain, and hurt that the person is enduring.
Author: Katalyst InK
Poet, writer, educator and advocate- I have very strong opinions on practically everything. From the Kat's Eye is my virtual soapbox from which I touch upon anything relevant in today's world without apology. Out of love, passion, frustration and plain old common sense, I write without fear and I am honored that you have taken the time to read.
WTF!?…Renting while Black In Brooklyn
The fight is for the injustice of a city whose apartments give less but cost more and for the stench of gentrification whose underlying message reeks with "if we don't want you, we will get rid of you" by any means necessary.
Finding Joy in Heartache
I lost the love of my life in 2020...only to find myself on a path towards self-discovery. Sadly, I lost my own identity while waiting years for flawed expectations and broken promises to come to bear. So to move forward with a growth mindset, I started reading my journals dating back to 1989--looking to trace … Continue reading Finding Joy in Heartache
Wishful Thinking
Wishful thinking. I wish I had Bey money, bodied like Jenny from the Block with my natural 4c hair styled by the incomparable Felicia Leatherwood. I wish I had the poetic prowess of Nikki G and the the master mind of Stephen Hawking. I wish a love that lasted long beyond bars like Remy and … Continue reading Wishful Thinking
A Writer’s War with its World
Hello, We are pleased to say that you have been selected to participate in the inaugural... Boy was I excited when I received the email that I had been chosen for a mentorship program that helped "women of color" break through the glass ceiling of the publishing industry with guidance from agents, editors and writers … Continue reading A Writer’s War with its World