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all day longCourage to Compete for What You Want in LifeI am the eldest of three children in my family. My father used to joke that he thought of us like lion cubs, and he would only feed the…Sep 8Sep 8
all day longThe Secret Behind Relationship Dynamics: Why You Keep Attracting People You Do Not WantI wake up. There’s another text message from a guy I am least inclined to meet in person. I frown. Ugh. What’s wrong with him? Or what’s…Sep 4Sep 4
all day longWhy I Love Being an Adult: Liberating Myself from a Narcissistic MotherIt was my 11th birthday. I asked my mom if she could buy me an Ocarina as a gift. She said no. She did not feel like going anywhere. Okay…Sep 2Sep 2
all day longHyper-IndependenceGrowing up, I learned that it was impossible to get any type of emotional support from either of my parents. They were not exactly bad…Sep 1Sep 1
all day long#MeToo, Tone Policing, and the Womb: When Words Can’t Express Your TruthI love things that transcend language, like the fresh smell of citrus, sunsets, paintings, piano music, wine, a good kiss, and sex. You…Aug 151Aug 151
all day longIrony of Leaving an Abusive RelationshipThe irony of leaving an abusive relationship is that, despite being relieved and happy to have left it behind, there are inevitable moments…Aug 13Aug 13
all day longI heard my co-workers having sex in the office, and it was disgusting.It was close to 6 p.m. on Thursday. I was packing my things to catch a train. Like most other office spaces, mine has high cubicles. I’ve…Jul 21Jul 21
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all day longPower of Empathy: What I Did Not Expect to Get from My Driving LessonMost Americans seem to think of driving as the symbol of autonomy, adulthood, and independence. I grew up with the exact opposite feeling…Jul 11Jul 11