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A Tribute to Resilient and Feminine Women: Breaking Free and Thriving
Image by freepik on Freepik A Mother’s Influence Long after my marriage ended—when I was well past the grief stage and onto acceptance—my African mom playfully teased me. She said that my ex went out hunting for a girl and ended up picking an elephant. We both burst out laughing. Moments like these with my kind and gentle mother still linger in my mind. She has always been a wholesome parent, giving me enough space to express myself while applying just the right amount of firmness without ever forcing my hand. I don’t even think my mom ever spanked me. She scolded me when necessary, but that was about it.…
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How to Create a Support System When You Feel Alone.
Photo by Thirdman on Pexels. We all need someone to share life with—a confidant, a trusted friend, or even a sisterhood. Recently, while watching an anime, I came across a scene that deeply resonated with me. The main character, diagnosed with a fatal pancreatic illness, decides to live her last days on her own terms. She befriends a boy in her class who is a social reject. One day, during a hospital visit, he asks her what the meaning of life is to her. She answers: “It’s to connect with other humans. Because how else will you feel alive?” That line stuck with me. On a subconscious level, I understood it.…
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How to spot red flags early: Lessons from a 5-month relationship.
It’s not how long you’ve been with someone; it’s about how clearly you are willing to see them. Have you been in a relationship that felt strange? One that had you on guard? A relationship that felt so wrong and you couldn’t quite put a finger on what it was? Well, I can relate with you. My dream is to create a safe community for women’s voice to be heard. There’s one caveat, I will not be politically correct. Relationships can be complicated, so I chose to take a break from dating to focus on myself. I wanted to better understand my needs and what I won’t compromise on.…
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Overcoming Life’s Challenges with Firmness
Image by Rosy / Bad Homburg / Germany from Pixabay In this life, you will experience trouble…. John 16:33 I’m working through my faith and its application in my life. Like everyone else, I’m imperfect. As far as I know, the Bible gets a lot of things right about human nature and life. It has many relatable stories about the unique complexities of different people’s lives. The consequences of actions by people in Biblical narratives seem to apply in real life as well. Although I should say that some sayings are way beyond my comprehension ability. You will face troubles in this lifetime. They will either compel you to rise…
