Tag: love
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Healing My Toxic Mindset: Embracing Body Positivity
The author shares a lifelong struggle with body image and weight, feeling neither skinny nor fat has brought satisfaction. Exhausted by the pursuit of external approval, they are adopting body-positive affirmations and shifting focus from flaws to compliments. The goal is to cultivate genuine self-love and happiness, embracing meals along the journey.
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Embracing Life at 23: Lessons Learned
The author reflects on their childhood expectations for life at 23, contrasting them with their current unfulfilled status as still being in school and single. Realizing they’ve only begun their journey, they choose to embrace mistakes and experiences as growth opportunities, marking a positive outlook for their upcoming year.
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Understanding the Complexities of Black Womanhood in Dating
The author reflects on her experiences as a single black woman navigating the dating world, contrasting her upbringing in a loving family with societal perceptions of black women. Despite her confidence and self-love, she faces challenges with men who reduce her identity to stereotypes. Her journey highlights the emotional complexities of dating while seeking genuine…
The Misunderstood Afro-Muslimah 