Tag Archives: masculinity

‘You Had No Father, You Had The Armor’

Posted on August 22, 2018 by Melanie Laura

I wrote about inherited trauma and the way my relationships with my brother and father informed my attraction to men. This piece began writing me last summer after I listened to Jay Z’s album, 4:44. Here is an excerpt: I … Continue reading →

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Why Are You Afraid of Love?

Posted on May 4, 2016 by Melanie Laura

I wrote about inter-generational trauma, emotional labor and femininity and masculinity after watching BeyoncĂ©’s Lemonade. This piece went live on The Establishment yesterday. It’s my first paid piece and I’m very proud of it 😉 Here’s an excerpt: I will … Continue reading →

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Here are 8 People’s Stories About Coming Out to Their Grandparents (Slate article)

Posted on July 16, 2015 by Melanie Laura

I almost forgot! I’m featured in this short, heartwarming piece about coming out to grandparents! https://www.slantnews.com/story/2015-07-02-here-are-8-peoples-stories-about-coming-out-to-their-grandparents

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The Color of Rage

Posted on August 31, 2012 by Melanie Laura

When we attach colors to emotions, we usually associate anger with red and calmness with blue. But in my household growing up, anger was black. As an adult, I have written a lot about the confusion of being received as … Continue reading →

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Sorry I returned Your Greeting (Re: Street Harassment)

Posted on February 22, 2012 by Melanie Laura

If this had been a poem it would’ve said: Feels like Pulling my hair out Screaming and nothing coming out Being surrounded by people, while feeling truly alone in the claustrophobia of my own thoughts
 I wanted to write the … Continue reading →

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