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The Man Who Cried Hate Crime?
The news outlets are a flurry over Jussie Smollet and his claims of being the victim of a hate crime. Multiple news outlets have reported that Jussie Smollett was attacked on an early morning in Chicago by two assailants who yelled racial and homophobic slurs, poured bleach on Smollett, and left a noose around his…
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I Still…
“I Still Love You.” They whispered like a prayer and a curse, “So what do you want to do?” I reply through my lingering hurt. “I want to love you for the rest of my days, in only the best of ways.” Their words cause a pang in my heart. I remember how strong our love…
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Oceanic Reverie
I stood at the edge of the ocean, Thinking on life decisions I’ve made, I was transfixed by the waves motion, They drew me in closer, into the water I wade, The sun’s rays washed me in their warmth, Soothing my mind’s inner storm, Lost was I in the tides that ebbed and flowed, My…
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Do You Feel Stuck in the Past?
Moving forward in your life can be difficult when you remain stuck in the past. The problem with constantly replaying and living in the past is that you cannot change anything through those thoughts. It is like you are in a constant ground hog’s day of your imagination. Dwelling on past mistakes and pain done…
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How to Get Over Your Break Up
Getting over a breakup is one of the hardest things to do. Especially if you invested a majority of your heart and emotions into the relationship. When you initially breakup, it can feel like an oozing, gaping wound and nothing seems to help. You sob, weep, and may even find solace in food or withhold…
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5 Signs it is the Right Time to Become Intimate
As we draw ever closer to that fated holiday of lovers, some may be trying to decide whether this is the right time to become intimate or finally lose their virginity. Valentine’s Day is supposed to be the most romantic day of the year right? What would be a better time? If you are planning…
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What is Considered Cheating When Someone Asks For a Break?
WE WERE ON A BREAK! If you are familiar with the 90s show F.R.I.E.N.D.S., then you will recognize this long-running joke based on the first time Rachel and Ross broke up. Just as a reminder, Rachel was upset at Ross’s jealousy over her male coworker and told him that maybe they needed a break. Ross,…
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Is Swearing Off of Love Self Poison?
I told myself I didn’t want to be in love at all. And when I said that I meant with anyone in general. But what I didn’t realize is that by doing this I was even blocking the flow of love for myself. We are meant to love, we are loving creatures. By denying love…
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Deceptively Loving Signs of An Abusive Relationship
When you are new to a relationship and inexperienced in the concept of love you tend to be unsure of what to expect and what is okay versus what is not. You get conflicting messages from movies and media along with conflicting stories from friends. I dealt with emotionally abusive and controlling relationships without realizing…
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How I Answer the Question “What Are You?”
As a multiracial woman I tend to hear this question often, What are you? Sometimes it makes me feel as if I am something abnormal. My answer can range from the truth to simply replying, “human” it depends on my mood. I used to say I am half of each race because that is the way I…
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