Introducing Alyssa-Joy

Hey Everyone,

I am Alyssa-Joy, born and raised in Tampa, Florida, where being a domesticated wife is every young girl’s ultimate dream. My friends and family affectionately refer to me as AJ. I’ve always been an over achiever, I am even one of the first African American women to attend a university and receive a PhD. With my PhD in hand, I live my life in Columbus, Ohio, where I have begun the fight for the children I may never have. I don’t mind being a little domestic. I want to cook, clean, and be there for my family. I am as feminine as most women come, wanting a spotless home, neat yard and yes, I’d do it all in heels. I actually only own one pair of sneakers. Even my favorite color is pink and well…..most pastel colors too.

See, I could be the daughter every mother dreams of, except I want my partner in life to be my wife. Yes, I am gay. I have not found the love of my life though. I have this issue when it comes to commitment. I am a lover and never a fighter. However, as much as I want the married life, I’m afraid of choosing the wrong person. Until I find her, I enjoy losing myself in the women I meet that fall in love with my brown skin and toned body. Nothing makes me warmer than a woman’s arms around my tiny waist. Don’t think that because I’m only 5’2 that I’m some kind of pillow princess. I am very aggressive….very.

With my career and women at my finger tips you would think I have everything. Well, I don’t. I wish I lived in a world that approved of my life style. I want change. The kind of liberal and equal change that is affecting the educational system that allowed me to get the degree I have. That kind of change must also affect our values, our lifestyles and more importantly our laws.

I spend my days counseling children that live in homes where physical abuse is their bread and water and emotional abuse is the roof over their head. I know where my clients come from all too well. I used my past to fuel my future and therefore I am somewhat content in my present. I live to help these children receive the justice they deserve. I have charged myself with the duty of making sure this world has a society worth living in. I am hoping that supporting others that think like me, people like Dr. King who also wants change; we will pave a way all too bright for my children to ever get lost in the dark.

Yours Truly,

Alyssa-Joy “AJ” Savage