Tag: muslimah

  • Dating with PCOS: Embracing Authenticity

    Dating with PCOS: Embracing Authenticity

    The author reflects on her journey as a single, nearly 30-year-old woman with PCOS, emphasizing self-love and resilience. She acknowledges past insecurities but has transformed her perspective, recognizing her worth beyond physical symptoms. Entering her thirties, she advocates for herself, raising her standards in dating while embracing her unique identity.

  • Elevating My Dating Game: Cannabis and Confidence

    Elevating My Dating Game: Cannabis and Confidence

    The author shares their positive experiences dating while prioritizing self-care and well-being. They view themselves as a prize and approach dating playfully, enhancing their confidence with micro-dosing cannabis. Despite facing challenges, they embrace their femininity, focus on compatibility, and aim for a meaningful relationship without settling for less.

  • Healing Through Self-Dating: Embracing Your True Self

    Healing Through Self-Dating: Embracing Your True Self

    The author reflects on feelings of sadness and loneliness from being single, recognizing the lack of genuine love in past relationships. They took a break from dating to focus on self-love, engaging in self-care practices like buying flowers and writing love letters. This journey led to personal healing, clarity, and readiness to embrace new relationships.

  • How Cannabis Enhances My Daily Life and Creativity

    How Cannabis Enhances My Daily Life and Creativity

    The author shares their love for cannabis, referencing its benefits for inflammation, anxiety, PCOS, and PTSD. They discuss enjoyable activities like elevated baking, art, and watching films, which enhance self-discovery and self-care. The piece encourages others to embrace their elevated lifestyles and promote mental well-being through cannabis, providing a discount for medical cards.

  • Celebrating Pride: Personal Reflections on Allyship

    Celebrating Pride: Personal Reflections on Allyship

    The author reflects on societal attitudes toward personal choices, particularly regarding sexuality and the LGBT+ community. Growing from a reluctant ally to an active supporter, their perspective shifted after meaningful discussions, leading to active participation in Pride events. They emphasize love, acceptance, and the importance of embracing diversity in human expression.

  • Embracing Silence: My Journey to Elevated Self-Discovery

    Embracing Silence: My Journey to Elevated Self-Discovery

    The author embraces their elevated lifestyle, finding comfort in their quietness and overcoming social anxiety. They acknowledge their ambivert nature, enjoying outdoor interactions while needing alone time to recharge. With edibles enhancing experiences, they explore activities like hiking and swimming and look forward to summer adventures, fostering creativity and joy.

  • Blossoming in My Power: Glowing, Growing, and Giving Body

    Blossoming in My Power: Glowing, Growing, and Giving Body

    The author expresses excitement about personal growth, celebrating achievements, and embracing fun after overcoming pain and limited mobility. They emphasize intentional joy, rejection of shyness, and a commitment to a vibrant summer experience. While navigating dating challenges, they cherish newfound self-worth and confidence, ready to embrace life fully as their twenties conclude.

  • Managing PCOS Symptoms: Finding Peace and Positivity

    Managing PCOS Symptoms: Finding Peace and Positivity

    The author reflects on the positive impact of setting boundaries for mental health while managing PCOS symptoms. Despite regular menstrual cycles and reduced pain, PMS anxiety has increased. The author emphasizes self-compassion, challenges negative thoughts, and embraces their condition, prioritizing mindset over appearance. Personal growth continues as they seek solutions.

  • Healing as a Survivor: Cannabis vs. Alcohol

    Healing as a Survivor: Cannabis vs. Alcohol

    The author reflects on their journey of survival, revealing a transformation from alcohol dependence to discovering healing through cannabis. The initial coping mechanism led to self-destructive behaviors, but moving home prompted introspection. Embracing cannabis sparked self-love and productive therapy sessions, culminating in the author’s commitment to healing and advocacy as a medical cannabis activist.

  • Breaking Stigmas: My Journey as a Confident Advocate

    Breaking Stigmas: My Journey as a Confident Advocate

    The author reflects on their healing journey from trauma, recognizing their strength as an outspoken advocate. Initially shy, they challenged societal stigmas, particularly around menstruation and sexual assault, transforming their pain into empowerment. Embracing their identity as a Black American Muslimah, they now passionately advocate for others, promoting awareness and acceptance around various issues, including…