Guest Post: Mary-Ann Ortiz-Luis

Don't patronize me by telling me you have gone out of your way to spend time with me. I'm not a chore nor an obligation. I will not grant you bragging rights to your friends to highlight your kindness. I'm not your neat little package you tuck under your bed when it's convenient only to be rummaged for when it so pleases you. I'm either in your life or I'm not. I'm either integral to you as carelessly running your fingers through your hair or nourishing your empty stomach. Or I will not be part of any of it. Not one bit. So spare me the humiliation,.