Little Black Girl

By Thatiana Jeune | November 29, 2025 | Thati's Testimonies

To the little black girl who looked in the mirror and saw nothing wrong even when everyone else did

Who’s clothes fit a just little too tight, while everyone else’s was just right

You are beautiful 

To the little black girl who could never eat in front of her family without looks being shot across the table like bullets from a gun 

You survived 

To the little black girl who’s body was shamed at such a young age, becoming a capsule filled self hate and rage 

You are not alone 

To the little black girl who’s stretch marks provide texture to a blank canvas 

You are a work of art 

To the little black girl who’s been called pregnant, been made fun of, was told wouldn’t find love.they are wrong 

Little black girl your body is a temple that withholds light and purpose. 

A landscape filled with hills and valleys 

8th wonder of the world, ready to be explored 

Little black girl you grow up to be magic, hips and dips in all the right places 

Breast and curves causing heads to turn

Little black girl I’m sorry for all I’ve said.. ugly, fat, if words could kill id already be dead 

Cause of Death: Self Inflicted 

Little black girl be gentle with yourself, in such a cruel world…because not much has changed

Little black girl life will always be hard..but just remember..

Little black girl I will always love you with all my heart

-Thati J

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Thati J is a Boston-raised Haitian American with a remarkable journey from being a Pediatric Nurse Practitioner, every Haitian parents dream, to embracing her true calling as creator and storyteller . Through self-discovery she found her love for speaking, writing, and the power of vulnerability. This led to her creating her platform Thati’s Testimonies, where you can experience her poetry, engaging panel discussions, her podcast, Good Luck Sis, and  reflections on everyday life.

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