personal-growth
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Defining Myself Beyond Gender Norms
Boundaries, BreakingStereotypes, ChildhoodTrauma, Communication, family dynamics, FamilyDynamics, gender, GenderNorms, Growth, Healing, Love, masculinity, men, Mental Health, Nonconformity, personal-growth, PersonalGrowth, QueerIdentity, Relationships, Self-Love, SelfDiscovery, SexualAbuse, toxic-masculinity, ToxicMasculinityTrigger Warning: Discussions of sexual abuse and its effects It’s been a while, but life has been life-ing, lol. A few months ago, my sister and I were having a conversation about our family dynamic—the uniqueness of our siblings, our similarities, our differences, all that good stuff. At one point, she said something that caught…
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Why did I get married?
Christianity, cognitive dissonance, commitment, divorce, evolving perspectives, family dynamics, hypocrisy, internal conflict, introspection, life partnership, Love, marriage, mutual respect, personal vows, personal-growth, purity culture, Relationships, religion, religious beliefs, societal expectations, traditional marriageIn my journey towards marriage, I found myself grappling with deeply ingrained societal and religious norms, questioning traditional views on commitment, and ultimately redefining my understanding of partnership. As I reflect on this decision, I delve into the complexities of navigating my conflicting beliefs and evolving perspectives, shedding light on the transformative process of redefining…
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Isn’t it curious how effortlessly we deceive ourselves, weaving intricate narratives to convince us of our supposed contentment with life’s circumstances? I’m generalising, but is it just me? It’s not necessarily a conscious act to deceive yourself about the true state of life in that moment, but rather a default mechanism utilised to make your…
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I’m just here for moral support…
Boundaries, Communication, Coping Strategies, Disappointment, Empathy, Empowerment, family dynamics, Friendship, Human Connections, Life’s Challenges, Loneliness, Love, Mental Health, Overcoming Obstacles, parenting, personal-growth, Reflection Supportive Networks, relationship, Relationships, resilience, Self-Advocacy Emotional Well-being, self-care, Self-Reflection, Support, Support Systems, Understanding, VulnerabilitySupport The Importance of Support Studies have shown that support is vital to the emotional well-being of an individual, providing a foundation of love and encouragement that fosters happiness and reduces stress. Yet, when support is lacking, feelings of isolation and low self-esteem can take root, casting a shadow over even the brightest moments of…
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Can I ask you a quick question about love?
Authenticity, Boundaries, BuildingBonds, CherishTheJourney, Communication, Connection, EmbracingAuthenticity, Growth, HealthyRelationships, JourneyTogether, life, LifelongLove, Love, NavigatingLove, personal-growth, PersonalGrowth, Prioritization, RelationshipAdvice, RelationshipGoals, Relationships, self-discovery, Self-Love, SelfDiscovery, Support, SupportivePartnershipThe other day, I was approached with a question that caught me off guard: “What relationship advice would you give me?” It came from a young adult who seemed to be reveling in the honeymoon phase of their relationship. At first, I couldn’t help but wonder, who am I to dispense relationship advice? Yet, with…
Changing Perspectives 