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Inmate #364581
Being African American in a Small White Privileged Town: During my three days in jail, I went without a shower for two days because showers were only allowed after being in the holding cell for more than two days. In the cell I was in, only female staff could escort women to the showers; men…
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The Face of the Boy Disguised as a Man
“It’s like you’re a demon I can’t face down. It’s like I’m stuck. It’s like I’m running from you all the time(Kelly Clarkson)” When I hear this song I think of you. You’re so suffocating. You’ve suffocated ever part of my life. Even now. “It’s like you’re a leechSucking the life from me (Kelly Clarkson)”…
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Dear Penguin Random House
Re: Book Series Proposal: (1) Im’Possible, (2) Stripper Diaries, (3) Pregnancies is Ugly Truth, (4) Intersectionality: A Divided Love Story Dear Penguin Random House Publishers, I am Tiara Christopher, an emerging author with a powerful and compelling series of memoirs that delve into themes of resilience, self-discovery, and intersectionality. I am thrilled to pitch you…
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The Tamron Hall Show: Letter to my Club
Dear Them, I couldn’t sleep; it’s 3:26 a.m. Let’s write out the pain, shall we? Nobody knows where I work unless you’re my family. I haven’t added any details to my social media. I don’t want anyone to find out until they see me break out on “The Tamron Hall Show” (manifesting, God make it…
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Sister Pt 2:
At least someone cares, Rant Sister has always been that someone, from the very start to today. She expects me to check in with her like a mother would with her small child. And I am her small child. I think that’s why God only allowed her to have one child because he knew that…
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Real Talk
My name is Tiara Christopher, and I stand before you today not as a victim, but as a testament to the incredible resilience and strength that lies within each of us. I want to share a piece of my journey with you, a story that I hope will inspire you to see the potential within…
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This wasn’t supposed to be: This wasn’t supposed to be. They tried to kill me. They left me to die. But God resurrected me! So, I have to give the glory. I can do that best with my writing. God, I thank you for doing far more than I could’ve ever imagined! I will proclaim…
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God
How important is spirituality in your life? “The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want.” (Psalm 23:1, KJV) “No weapon that is formed against thee shall prosper; and every tongue that shall rise against thee in judgment thou shalt condemn. This is the heritage of the servants of the Lord, and their righteousness is…