
You Get to Choose Whether You Die Once or Twice
There will come a time when we are laid to rest. Where our eyes close and life replays before us. Regrets no longer matter. Laughter

Support Is Not Scarcity
There’s Enough Room at the Table A previous supervisor of mine reached out to me on LinkedIn recently while I was traveling. She shared that although she was still employed, she had begun exploring what might be next for her career and asked that I send along any opportunities I

Desire to Learn
The Beauty in Learning My desire to learn is greater than any desire to be perceived as intelligent. It does not make me uncomfortable to say “I don’t know”. I love being around people who make me “feel stupid” per se. And as long as I have breath in my

Waiting For Marriage
Is Marriage Right for This Season of Life? Fewer young adults are getting married, having children, or even desiring either. I’ve seen some of my peers marry their high school sweetheart while others are juggling the idea of marriage at all. And while many look at marriage differently based on

Self-Doubt Is The Lie We Hold Onto For Comfort
When Fear Sounds Logical I’ve realized recently that self-doubt is rarely loud. It doesn’t usually sound like:“I’m scared.”“I don’t believe in myself.”“I’m afraid to fail.” If anything, self-doubt often sounds responsible. It sounds logical.Practical.Measured.Realistic. I noticed this during a conversation with a friend recently. They asked why I hadn’t started

The Art of Not Being Figured Out
I Can’t Read Her I’ve spent a lot of time trying not to be figured out. I’m quite good at it. Primarily because I’ve been doing it since I was a child. It’s not surprising that I went on to get a bachelor’s and master’s degree in psychology because I’ve

If You Want to Hide Anything From a Negro, Put It in a Book
Put It In A Book I grew up reading only when it was necessary. I was raised in a household where an A was an A, a B was basically a C, and anything after that was failing. Report cards were transactional: $20 for A’s, $10 for B’s, and nothing
Jordan Alexis
Is a writer who believes in the power of words to bridge worlds. Through faith, poetry, and mental health tips she invites readers into conversations that matter. Her work explores the intersection of spiritual growth, authentic living, and leaving a mark they can’t erase.