Jenn
jraetay.bsky.social
Jenn
@jraetay.bsky.social
Writer, lawyer, Mama, 92%
Born and raised in SoCal; Living in AL
Unsure how I can be 40 when the 90s were just 10 years ago
My (truly short) short story, “Southern Prayers,” was published last spring, but its message about the boundless power of Black Women feels worth resharing tonight. Hope it feeds somebody. 🙏🏽 3/3
Southern Prayers
Reprinted from Spring 2024 Killens Review of Arts & Letters
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January 22, 2025 at 4:36 AM
“Plenty women livin and dead know this story too well, and nobody needs it set to music.”
Ms. Mabel appraises her warily.

“Plenty indeed,” she nods.

“My mama was one,” Twilight offers. “Who you know, Ms. Mabel?” 2/3
January 22, 2025 at 4:36 AM