Tag: young
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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…
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Living with Ocular Hypertension: A Personal Story
The author shares her experience with PCOS and Ocular Hypertension, emphasizing the importance of vulnerability in her blog. Diagnosed at twelve, she reflects on her anxiety regarding vision loss, while also recognizing her resilience after managing the condition for over a decade without vision impairment. She plans to share her insights on preserving vision.
The Misunderstood Afro-Muslimah 