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The Painful Sweetness of Nostalgia
Nostalgia is a quiet ache, the tender longing for something we never knew we’d miss until it was already slipping away. It’s not a sharp grief, but a soft, almost imperceptible pull that sneaks up on you, growing stronger with the passing of time. At first, it hides in the corners of your mind, barely…
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Everlasting Strength Lies Beyond The Beauty Of A Woman
It’s impossible for me not to recognize and acknowledge how truly remarkable womanhood is. Women carry the immense weight of the world within us, balancing physical challenges with grace and still radiating beauty, empathy, and unconditional love. To be a woman is to be a vessel for the deepest emotions, bearing the weight of the…
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A Message To Those Who May Need To Hear It
All any of us are is just kids who are getting older. We are all growing and learning how to navigate the world around us, and things are new and scary. Sometimes, the weight of the world feels so heavy and unconquerable. But each day, we peel a new layer of ourselves back, so in…
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What Is Your Love Language?
Love comes in all forms; it’s complex, deep, intuitive, and beautiful. It is the sole object of what humans yearn for: to love and to be loved mutually in its entirety. Knowing how to love and what accepting a healthy love looks like in your own life stems from understanding your wants and needs and…
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The Beauty of Black Hair
Black beauty, Black culture, Black love, achievements, and our truest essence should always be uplifted. Honoring Black women, and telling the different stories of our journey is so incredibly bold and remarkable. So let’s talk about all things hair! Every Black woman has grown to have a journey behind her hair. The significance of our…
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It Was Already Written: The Power of College Friendships
With sincerity, support, and unconditional love lies the wonderful gift of friendship, and it’s comforting to know that I will always have my girls. Throughout the many phases of my life, what are the odds I’d be so lucky to find a group of women who speak to my soul? Learning to navigate the world…
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Creative Writing Prompts for Self-Discovery
Self-discovery is challenging, awkward, painful, and not always as refreshing as it’s described to be. It differs for everyone, and though self-discovery is one of the first steps towards inner peace and enlightenment within oneself, the process takes patience, resilience, and unconditional love. It’s vital to understand that uncovering the parts of ourselves that we…
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The Joy In Finding Oneself
Finding yourself is like discovering your new favorite song; each time you listen, you uncover more to admire. It’s about revealing new facets of what you love, and transforming the inward journey into a delightful adventure rather than a daunting task. Embrace it as a hobby, something you eagerly engage in. Explore different aspects of your…
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The Path of Humanity
Isn’t it so interesting? We all live such different lives, experiencing different things, each on a journey through life. Consumed by pain, passion, or love, we all tell different stories, not one singularly the same as another. All complex pieces of a puzzle, somewhat connected, intertwined, a product of our pasts, a new page into…
