826 Quotes by Charlena E. Jackson

Dudes come out of the closet. Girls—have to come out from behind the curtains, or take off the veil.

The color black has to work harder than any other color, but if people look closely, most of the time, you can see your reflection in the color black. When it rains, the black pavement on the streets has a glare of the lights, and if you look down, you will be able to see your shiny reflection. However, many people ignore their own reflection but are so quick to judge others.

I have survived because I have written my own story. I did not let anyone write it for me.

I am burning in the night of darkness, and I can see and acknowledge my flames.

Who I am—I am burning in the night of darkness, and I can see and acknowledge my flames. I have survived because I have written my own story. I did not let anyone write it for me.

Black is my favorite color because it is a determined color; it is fearless, strong, and very powerful.

You were talking as if I owed you something. I wouldn’t ever make you feel less than a human being. I always carried your load, your burden, and I always gave you a hand when you needed one or both of them. I never judged you, but you judged me.

I didn’t deserve anything that so easily came out of your mouth. You really fucked up my pride.

My life had turned onto another road, and it was heading in a different direction. I was so unhappy. I felt safe because I knew I wasn’t alone. Oh, boy, but I was so alone.