Aqeedah Mujahid-Gaines
Bio
Writing has always been my outlet. I grew up on lock-down as an only daughter, in a sheltered home in the middle of the hood. I received my Bachelor's at Spelman College. I am a Jersey Shore Native Lenape Cherokee Indian Momma of twins.
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The Shadow Book
I had two children, in a pandemic in a one room motel, with a grimy dirty shower stall. Thousands of dollars invested in student loans for a college degree yet I have no credit card. I'd look up my credit score but I have no money in my pocket to fix a damn thing. I'm just praying my car doesnt break down- please lord. I'm grateful that I'm not on drugs, and I'm not drunk. I have no idea how I'm keeping my mind together. My eyes are sore and my heart is heavy. I dont even remember crying but my head hurts like I've been shouting internally. I know better. I stand up. I havent washed in two days, I haven't brushed my teeth in four days, but I dont stink. I am barely eating. I force myself out this motel door, dragging my feet in my worn down sneakers. I know I will feel better if I just write this out.
By Aqeedah Mujahid-Gaines5 years ago in Families
Mother's Book of Love
Sitting in front of the Estate Lawyer of Glenn Harris, I wondered what could possibly of much value. My sister and I lived together sharing a small kitchenette, one bedroom apartment, but now as we sat in front of this attorney we seemed further apart.
By Aqeedah Mujahid-Gaines5 years ago in Humans
Love Veiled in Vain
My best friend Shams was getting married. She was seventeen. Her parents were from Syria. We were obviously different races from different places but the beauty of our community was that everything was blended. Everything blended together for the purpose of faith. Shams was marrying a boy from Syria and soon after signing the pre-marital 'agreement of promise to each other' they'd be allowed to date and court. The pre-marital agreement even included $20,000 dowry as a marriage insurance. That's what I thought the process was, based on all the books I read. I never went through it myself. There were no bridesmaids or anything. I just attended in the background where the women were kept- in the background. I excitedly said the prayers with her. We laughed and ate sweet desserts. Shams, my sweet friend took my hand and walked me to a corner.
By Aqeedah Mujahid-Gaines5 years ago in Humans
Mother's Book of LuvUs
Mother’s Book of Love Sitting in front of the Estate Lawyer of Glenn Harris, I wondered what could possibly of much value. My sister and I lived together sharing a small kitchenette, one bedroom apartment, but now as we sat in front of this attorney we seemed further apart.
By Aqeedah Mujahid-Gaines5 years ago in Humans
