I’ve been thinking about reposting this for years. It wasn’t until I read Essence’s piece on Brandy and, at 16, the “relationship” she had with an older man that I had the courage to republish.

I thought I was healed from this situation, but honestly with everything going on in the world, I’ve been triggered.

Possible Trigger Warning. Please take care of yourself if stories of statutory rape impact you negatively.

Blessings,

Tara