The Archive

Going home can feel like being shoved back in a box, being forced to quiet yourself so as not to draw too much attention to the thing that separates you from the person your family knew you as before you came out.

I think it’s most important to highlight and understand that polyamory does not just mean one thing— and therefore cannot be pinned as being such.

When you stop wearing a bra you sleep better, your circulation will boost up, no more acne on your back or shoulders, you will be more relaxed, and you might even feel more empowered.

Over “quarantine”, I even entertained the idea of learning to hand-poke myself, since tattoo parlors were closed, and exiting lockdown with a souvenir sleeve—prison style.

The expiration date that looms over my time here has pushed me to appreciate this period with more reverence than I have any other period of my life.

But representation in our government just isn’t as in touch with a massive part of the population—the younger generations whose lives have just begun.

Not having that sense of community, those shared traditions and ideologies, it can certainly make me feel like an outsider sometimes.

The absence of discussion about the fired individuals indicates Bravo may not be dedicated to ensuring an equitable experience for their Black cast members if it means the network has to address their own complicity.

These films have made strides in eliminating one-dimensional depictions of women in the horror genre, allowing space for female spectatorship and empowerment.