Terisa Siagatonu, Author at Everyday Feminism

This Touching Note to Self Can Inspire You to Face Your Insecurities

By Terisa Siagatonu | March 7, 2015

This poet’s moving note to self can remind you that you have nothing to be ashamed of, and your body needs your voice.

Before Anyone Messes With Her Family, She Has This to Say About Homophobia

By Terisa Siagatonu | January 29, 2015

You may be speechless after this heart-wrenching poem, but you’ll be glad this poet found her words. What’s it like when someone devalues your family in the name of family values? Find out as one woman tackles homophobia, shame, and a culture of violence to stand up for her future children and her right to love. (Trigger Warning)