Happiness is the real rich. Health is the real wealth. Kindness is the real cool. And a peace of mind is the real bag. And Black will never ever crack. Receive that part ! #bonweekend #theweekend #gaycanada #gayandhappaay
7 months of turmoil, uncertainty, dark clouds and just wanting to give up.
I attempted to take my life for the 7th time in February. You read that right! Ikr? I believe the lone thing people don't realize about dynamic , positive and vibrant people like myself is - we, too need watering. But sadly, we often pour a lot more into others and are left drained. And because we are great at baring our pain, nobody quite notices. In April, I was diagnosed with prediabetes, clinical depression, anxiety (not new) and a disorder.
When I tell you I was livid. I. Was. LIVID.
I remember being on the phone with my lovely @peacebreal and she said " one step at a time , see the psychiatrist, they are here to help, they're professionals. Don't shy away from it. I'm praying for you. You got this. " VeeVee Merci!!! Your words boosted ME.
Been joking around lately that it takes me 4 pills daily to function as a human being but you know what? I'm lucky!! To be and live in a country where there's actually systems in place to support me. How blessed art thou ?
Please don't suffer in silence. You matter.
The future is better, bigger AND brighter.
#PRIDEMONTH #loveislove #showyourpride #enjoytheride #gayandhappaay #lovewins🌈 #gayalltheway💋 #canadaeh
#befree #freetobeme
A thirsty trappyyyy for dem people because that's what them (and the @instagram@mosseri ) want. Also, why did I struggle for 6 minutes 😫 to figure out how to make a post ? Old enough? Anybody else?
Bonjour. Good morning - are you doing amazing ???
2016 !!!!
Why didn't we this for 2015? Or am I missing something here? Hi IG , je suis de retour ici.
#2016❤️ #2016trend #tripdownmemorylane❤️
My God today. The first pic got me emotional.
I need to gather myself back up. This YEAR. THIS YEAR.
I'll leave it at that.
Seriously? 10 years ago? How so broooooo ?? Coviddddddd ronaPIC robbed us of so much. I feel like now - for me personally - I am finally picking back up .... to the TOP.
I was still very much in denial in these pics and moments. Do I look happy? I was also very suicidal. Between school (hello @glendoncampus@yorkuniversity ), works, travels etc.... and the looks was a 21 year old in deep denial of being gay. The plan was to marry one sweet girl and have 2 kids and pray the gay away. Oh boy. That plan did a number on me. Also hair. Hello there.
Anywho. I do NOT speak to nobody pictured in these photos no more. And you know what? I wouldn't have it any other fvvvvvvcking way.
The last video was at my 22nd birthday dinner @buonanottetoronto (still exists?) My God today 😪
Authenticity would do that.
Because when you live in your truth (finally) and " they " (not specific to anybody particularly) don't...
People feel shown out.
Others despise you.
All in all, I ❤️ this version of me.
Not hurt - healed. (On perpetually healing...)
We Thank God.
Anything stands out?? Care to share ? Happy new year. 🍾🌈✨️
Anyway - Happy Hump Day. In the words of Queen @mariahcarey I'm truly ' Here for It All ' at the end of the day.
#bonneannée #gayandhappaay
Seigneur, seul ton Amour me réchauffe le coeur. God is my truest friend. His 🧡 has no stip(end).
On this national (Canadian) day of TRUTH and Reconciliation, don't just talk about it - we ALL ARE SETTLERS on this NATIVE LAND. Show deep appreciation, do your research, give what you can, and make a donation. It is not work that can be done in a day. But little by little, brick by brick, we might all find a better way.
To all a good day et a tou.s.ttes, Bonne journée!
Now.. in My 3rd decade of life. 31st eclipse on earth. I'm thankful to be fully committed to intentionality, purpose and thriving.
Henceforth, my energy only goes SOLELY where full attention shows.
I'm blossoming + burgeoning.
Not looking back. Doing it in all bl🖤ck.
For even when it's tough, I am so ENOUGH.
#30 #AllOfMe #ThisIs30 #ThisIsMe #virgo #virgoxo #virgosarethebest #blackgayfree #septembervirgo #tooblessednotstressed
📷: @valeryabm
🎨: @susana.artistry@nuovo Toronto. Biggggggggg X.O.
The entire team. Thank you kindly.
10 on Ten.
31.
As @iamtabithaBrown would say always, " Oh God, I thank you. " Been on 🌍 this long?
Last year , when I turned 30 , I was lost.
That day actually I was sick. In. bed. Ashamed. Defeated. In Denial. Distraught.
In retrospect, 30 felt heavy and very scary.
I realized that on that Sunday, I'd gotten older.
Granted, I may not be that old - but I'm no longer that young either - in perspective.
30 hit me wildly differently. I was m😑h.
Fast forward to this day... today, at 31??
We done move on up!
I was determined to make a shift. And I did.
Moving on with *** my Peace & at Ease ***
I'm a d💎amond. A 💙 *fuckin'* 💎.
I Love Me. I Celebrate Me. I Honour Me.
I Thank Me. I Bless Me. I Elevate Me.
I See Me. I Hug Me. I Cherish Me.
I may never look like what I've been through and boo boo why TF should I?
PS: this song has been on repeat since @michellewilliams posted it 07/24. I play it at least 10 X daily. No like seriously. s/o to @musiqcity + @pjmorton for a dope album too. My fave songsss besides that will be 'Morning' and ' Heart of Mine ' yall did FINE.
