life
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“Sore legs, sweet lassi, and a text from a guy who still won’t tell me his real name 😌💃🏽🫖 Healing looks like tea instead of coffee and laughter instead of overthinking. Chapter 2 feels kinda cute.”
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“Sometimes you have to lose yourself in a crowd of strangers to remember who you are.” I’d been in a mood. Not the cute “I need a glass of wine and a rom-com” kind. No. This was the “crying into cereal, wearing pajamas for three days straight, who even am I” kind of mood. My
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Life’s challenges can unexpectedly humble us, forcing us to confront vulnerability. The journey to recovery is often fraught with loss and grief, as we let go of old connections and search for control amid chaos. Yet, within this struggle, a flicker of hope persists, guiding us toward growth and healing through perseverance and the courage…
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Tilly, feeling watched and fearful, receives a troubling call from her friend Lena, revealing deeper connections to her mysterious situation.
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This is one of the hardest pieces I’ve ever written. It’s personal, painful, and honest. I wrote it not just to process my own experience, but to give voice to the women who’ve gone through similar heartbreaks and had to pick themselves up in silence. If you’ve been there, I see you. If you haven’t,…
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Grief is an all-consuming emotion that leaves individuals feeling isolated and burdened by loss. The pain of losing a loved one creates a profound emptiness, affecting both heart and mind, while the world around appears to move on. Healing isn’t linear; the absence remains, intertwined with cherished memories and unfulfilled hopes.
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The narrator grapples with the emotional turmoil of an unplanned pregnancy and the subsequent loss due to an ectopic pregnancy. While longing for connection and support from Callum, who has distanced himself, she faces profound grief and isolation. Ultimately, she resolves to navigate her pain one breath at a time.
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The narrator reflects on a toxic relationship with Callum, where initial joy turns into emotional turmoil as his affection becomes a weapon. Despite a desperate connection, she ultimately recognizes his manipulative nature and chooses to end the affair. With time, relief replaces pain, revealing her strength and clarity as she moves on.
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A week after Callum’s message, I hosted him in my home, initially feeling uneasy. Our conversations progressed, leading to a kiss and an unexpected declaration of love, leaving me uncertain about our future as a couple.
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In a family of nine brothers, a girl navigates life following the early loss of her twin sister. Embraced by her protective siblings, she experiences both adventure and trauma, learning resilience amidst the challenges they face together. Despite their love, she battles her own darkness, ultimately finding strength in their unwavering support.
Insight of a Kenyan Girl 