Tag: education
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✨ December Newsletter: Stepping Into Your Power ✨
Hey Fireworks,Welcome to December — my birthday month, my new chapter, and honestly… my rebirth. And before we go any further, I want to share something special with you. After years of writing, healing, evolving, and pouring into this space, it finally felt right to give this community a name. Starting today, you are The Fireworks — the vibrant,…
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Let’s Talk About It: Muslimah’s Opinions on Medical Cannabis
The post highlights a conversation with a close friend about Medical Cannabis, emphasizing the author’s advocacy and personal transformation regarding its use. It encourages open-mindedness and dialogue, particularly within the Muslim community, regarding how medical Cannabis relates to an Islamic lifestyle, inviting readers to share their thoughts.
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Setting Boundaries: Protecting My Peace with PCOS
The author reflects on their journey toward self-acceptance and prioritizing their mental health amidst struggles with PCOS, anxiety, and depression. They emphasize the importance of being their own source of joy and happiness, moving beyond words of affirmation to action. Establishing boundaries, they seek meaningful connections while focusing on self-love and care.
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Navigating Ignorance: Questions About Hijab
The author reflects on their experience as a hijabi, expressing nostalgia for the solidarity and sisterhood it fostered among women. While they found humor in naive questions about their hijab, they felt offended by assumptions of oppression. Ultimately, they recognize the ignorance around them and learn to not let it impact their self-worth.
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Celebrating One Year as The Misunderstood Afro Muslimah
The author reflects on a year of blogging unexpectedly, expressing pride in sharing her unique perspective as a young Black Muslim woman. Initially an online diary, her blog, The Misunderstood Afro Muslimah, gained readership and engagement, leading to meaningful connections, discussions, and opportunities, inspiring her to continue this journey.
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Overcoming Cultural Misunderstanding: My School Journey
The author reflects on their challenging middle school experience, marked by a feeling of isolation due to cultural differences. A memorable incident involved a substitute teacher who dismissed their identity, reinforcing feelings of not belonging. Despite growing up in a Black community, the author often felt marginalized, struggling with their unique identity.
The Misunderstood Afro-Muslimah 