As a result of historical and generational trauma, Tyana’s elders are not comfortable expressing anxiety and depression. She feels she’s being trained to smile through trauma. Listen to hear how Tyana discovers she has a superpower; a world where she is made of magic.
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EPISODE #4 | Tyana is Made of Magic
Pronouns: She/Her
For once I am not at war with my identity as a Black woman, I’m not hiding from my truth. I’m confronting it head on and its magical. My skin dances with the sun, my hair sings in tune with the breeze, my body aligns with the rotation of the earth.
Episode Contributors:
Eva Tenuto (she/her), Host
Tyana Gaston (she/her), Storyteller
Storytelling Prompt:
Write a true story about a personal experience that made you feel empowered and in touch with your unique identity.
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