Tag: maturity
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Reflections on Turning 25: A Personal Journey
The author reflects on turning twenty-five after a transformative year filled with challenges, including heartbreak, a pandemic, and loss. Despite the struggles, they celebrate personal growth, self-love, and strengthened relationships. They are entering this new chapter healthier and happier, ready to embrace joy, set boundaries, and seek justice over reputation.
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Embracing Self-Confidence as a Modern Muslimah
The author reflects on their journey of self-acceptance, dismissing societal pressures regarding modesty and marriage. Despite being labeled as ‘wild’ by Islamic standards, they prioritize personal growth and self-love over conforming to expectations. They seek a partner who embraces their true self, rather than changing for a relationship.
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Chapter Twenty-Four: Celebrating Life’s Beautiful Mess
In Chapter Twenty-Three, the author embraces their chaotic yet authentic self, realizing the importance of living in the moment without rigid expectations. As they celebrate their 24th birthday, they express excitement for new adventures and a commitment to harness their inner fire for personal growth and goal achievement in Chapter Twenty-Four.
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Navigating Faith: The Struggles of a Modern Muslimah
The author expresses a deep-seated fear regarding their faith as a Muslimah, grappling with feelings of mediocrity and disobedience. Despite their nonchalant exterior, they reflect on their haram actions and question their faith amid global suffering. They ponder if their rebellious life choices will persist beyond youth, desiring to make a positive impact.
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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.
The Misunderstood Afro-Muslimah 