Olive Bassey

Author on Reedsy Prompts since Dec, 2020

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“An open letter to you” by Olive Bassey

Submitted to Contest #116

I failed you as a partner. My love was not a creek, overflowing with passion, intimacy, and desire. I took you for granted when you needed me the most. I failed you as a friend. Our connection was strong and unbreakable. Yet, I ruined the bond that took years to build. Most importantly, I failed you as a human. You wanted to feel like you belong and I pushed you away like an outsider. My intentions were never to hurt you, but something was missing from our relationship. We stopped having deep conversations, and life became mundane. We went f...

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I'm a 26-year old, black plus-size woman who writes to find healing, happiness, and joy when reality can be harsh.