AuSoNaturale

Young, black, and free. That's me.

[naturalkween]

“Gwladys, is your mom home? I just need to talk…” 🥺

When I was a teen, can you believe that some of my friends would come to my house JUST to talk with my mom??

She would let a friend stay over when they had issues with their parents. She would cook for us when we got in from running the streets on a summer day. She bought clothes for people when she saw they had little to nothing. Mama Karen has not only been a mother to me, but she has been a mom to many people I love. She is also an advocate for youth and has impacted so many children through her work.

Mommy, thank you for all that you do to make the world a better place. It is an honor to be your legacy. You are truly one of one! I promise that your sacrifice will never be in vain. Thank you for being a prime example of womanhood and for reminding me that the truth will always set me free.

Vous êtes dans ma couer - je t’aime toujours! You are in my heart - I love you always!

Happy Mother’s Day 🥹

[naturalkween]

As we navigate this holiday season where people-pleasing can be at an all-time high, please remember that you deserve peace. The kind of peace that yields comfort and allows you to rest easy. The kind of peace that silences the doubts of the mind. The kind of peace that gives you solace regardless of outcome. I pray it envelopes you in ways that are new. I hope it sets you free.

[naturalkween]

My father passed away.

Life is very long, but also, quite short.

Rest in Power, Appa 😞

[naturalkween]

Dear August, please show me how good it can get. Remind me that my softness is an honor. Rid me of any excuses that could derail me from my greatness. Cover me in love. Protect my heart. Center my joy.

[perfectfeelings]

“I can do nothing for you but work on myself. You can do nothing for me but work on yourself.”

— Ram Dass

[naturalkween]

Breaking up is hard to do. Praying for grace. For peace. For the energy to move forward.

[theparisianscent]

Best work ever 🤎

[leondore]

[mahoganymamii]

Mariah Carey (2001)

[iminmypeace]

[hoopskirtsociety]

African American female portraits ca.1909

Historical fashion detail in photography.

[imanwithoutbowie-deactivated202]

Every time I see this picture it brings me so much joy😍 I hope she had a happy life

[becauseideserve]

[adventures-in-poor-planning]

yesterday I got the "are you a boy or are you a girl" question from a six-year-old, and I told her that some people aren't boys or girls (like me!) I was expecting her to be a little confused, but she nodded thoughtfully and said, "wow, just like snails."

[naiveasf]

[tamekam]

How liberating it is to pursue wholeness instead of perfection

[apoemaday]

Tired

by Langston Hughes

I am so tired of waiting, Aren't you, For the world to become good And beautiful and kind? Let us take a knife And cut the world in two- And see what worms are eating At the rind.

[naturalkween]

My man, Langston 🙏🏾

[bombshellssonly]