Monthly Archives: July 2021

Cultural Mother

You said to be freeSo you made me strongYet you keep me under your thumb It’s a heavy thumbIt’s sharp and bumpyAnd it hurts me Like a rose with thornsI’m pushing through People can see my beautiful colour on the outside But you see ugly And shame I try my best to be powerfulTo show theContinue reading “Cultural Mother”

Posted byteaatmineJuly 27, 2021July 27, 2021Posted inSocial identityTags:mentalhealth, Social identityLeave a comment on Cultural Mother

Together

I grew up in a full household, grandparents, aunties and uncles, cousins, neighbours were forever at ours. It was loud and busy everyday. I was brought up by different hands and cultures and languages. At the time it was fun, it was always a party when people came from Halifax, Huddersfield and London to stayContinue reading “Together”