21/09/2024
Long but worthy read, I promise 🙏🏽
As a public figure, I’m often seen as a beacon of strength, inspiration, and relatability. But today, I have to admit: I am not okay. This year has been one of the hardest, marked by the loss of family and friends, the heaviest being my mother, who I cared for since I was 15. And yet, what still grips me is the death of my twin, Demetria Williams, in 2018.
Scrolling through my phone, I found these photos from June 2015—the last all white yacht party hosted by Chance Chance Chances we shared before her health declined. That night was pure joy, with us dancing, laughing, and living in the moment. She worked the room, and I played the perfect wing girl.
Lately, I’ve been consumed by thoughts of mortality and health, overwhelmed by the loss of people far too young. But as Aujye Jye told me recently, “Maybe we owe it to those who’ve passed to live fully, to truly value life.”
In closing, I hope we all find safe spaces to be vulnerable, to confront the trauma of survivor’s guilt, and to process our grief. Whether it’s through counseling, journaling, or simply sharing, we deserve to heal.
Love y’all. Rest amongst the ancestors Jewelz Dahaps Hinnant Eullys Jewelz Hinnant III I know you and Deme in heaven jooking! I’m grateful she connected us in 2011. love you our Incredible Hulk 💚💚💚💚💚🕊️ Sankofa
