The Dress Fits. I’m Still Catching Up.
A mauve dress from Fashion Nova, a linebacker joke, and learning to enjoy how I look after losing more than a hundred pounds.
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Personal essays by Sabrina Danielle
Running Naked
& Black.
I’m Sabrina Danielle. I write about being seen, caring for people, wanting more, and what happens when those things get complicated.
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What does it mean to let yourself be seen?
Why I kept putting off writing, and why I’m starting now.
Running Naked & Black Body & visibilityWhat if the dress already fits?
My body changed. The habit of hiding took longer.
The Dress Fits. I’m Still Catching Up. A bigger lifeWhat is waiting beyond the front door?
A frightening drive, slow traffic, and a new park with Bonnie.
Survival Mode Has a Way of Making Your Life Very Small Care & boundariesWho takes care of the one who always shows up?
What happens when the dependable one needs something?
Who Shows Up for the Woman Who Always Shows Up?Recent writing
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Running Naked & Black
I’ve been saying I would start for years. On wanting to write, wanting to be remembered, and finally beginning.
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Survival Mode Has a Way of Making Your Life Very Small
A frightening drive, an unexpected comfort in traffic, and a park outing with Bonnie.
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Who Shows Up for the Woman Who Always Shows Up?
I’ve always been the source of relief, but never the one relieved. On strength, acceptance, and wanting care in return.
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