The Blog of Alicia T. Crosby — Alicia T. Crosby

Hold

I hold the remains of a tomorrow that will never come,the fractured chrysalis of a possibility that will not develop the wings of reality

Pushing Past Christian Walls to Reach the Open Arms of Jesus

Musings, Faith and SpiritualityApril 28, 2017Emotions, Food for Thought, Gaining Perspective, Heartbreak, Journey, LGBT, Life, Love, Oppression, Power, Prayer, Racism, Raw, Real Talk, Tension, Values, Vision, Wisdom, Justice, Religion & Spirituality

I'm Not Ok, You're Not Ok, So Let's Talk About It

Musings, Faith and SpiritualityMarch 18, 2017America, Brokenness, Emotions, Food for Thought, Gaining Perspective, Heartbreak, Journey, LGBT, Life, Love, Oppression, Peace, Power, Raw, Real Talk, Tension, United States, Values, Vision, Justice, Religion & Spirituality

1/30/17 Reflection

Never forget that we belong to one another. Always remember that our liberations are intertwined and none of us will get free while others are bound.

Why You Won't See Me At A Women's March Today

MusingsJanuary 21, 2017America, Feminism, Food for Thought, Gaining Perspective, Justice, Labels, LGBTQ+, Love, Oppression, Politics, Power, Race, Racism, Raw, Real Talk, Rest, Self Care, Silence, Tension, United States, Values, Religion & Spirituality

If I Should Die Before I'm Woke

If I should die before I'm woke,Cringe at my misstepsfor it's in holding me accountable that you can see what work is left to do

My 2016 in Review

While 2016 has been hard, it has been a year I am grateful for because it stretched and pushed me. It's reminded me that the disquiet I feel in my spirit can be harnessed to do good work that is responsive to the need I see in the world.So thank you to the year that has encouraged me to unapologetically be myself and walk, speak, and act boldly in the places that I find myself rooted in.

Your Life Is Yours To Live

MusingsDecember 8, 2016Emotions, Family, Food for Thought, Gaining Perspective, Journey, Life, Love, Raw, Real Talk, Self Care, Tension, Vision, Wisdom

Mercy To Give

PoetryDecember 4, 2016America, Brokenness, Death, Emotions, Food for Thought, Gaining Perspective, Hate, Heartbreak, Journey, Justice, Life, Oppression, Power, Prayer, Racism, Real Talk, Relationships, Tension, The Struggle, United States, Vision, War, Religion & Spirituality

Recapping Whitewashed Conference Culture: My Reflection On Dialogue About Race in Progressive Christian Spaces

MusingsOctober 8, 2016Food for Thought, Gaining Perspective, Journey, LGBT, Life, Oppression, Race, Raw, Relationships, Self Care, Tension, Values, White Supremacy, Justice, Religion & Spirituality