In a world that is beginning to feel like a lot of hate, this poetry project is an attempt to find some heart. A political speech, an insensitive comment, a breakup text or a pink slip – I asked my Instagram followers to DM me whatever had them down. Then, I #BlackoutTheHate and find the messages of hope and empowerment hiding within.

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