Tag: love
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Understanding Domestic Violence Beyond Physical Abuse: Emotional, Financial, and Psychological Control
Abuse transcends physical harm, manifesting as emotional, psychological, and financial manipulation. These pressures reshape identities and relationships, necessitating safety, clarity, and societal change for recovery and dignity.
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Choose Peace over Proximity
Trigger Warning: This post discusses emotional and psychological abuse, including within family relationships. Please read with care and prioritize your safety and well-being. If any part of this feels overwhelming, it is okay to pause, step away, and/or seek support. Loving an abuser is easy. They position their gifts and presence as genuine. They have…
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To Love & Life
Life has a quiet way of renewing us through the lives of others. These past few weeks have been a beautiful whirlwind, full of emotion, purpose, and deep reflection. One of my younger sisters got engaged, and I had the honor of coordinating the proposal. I planned every detail for more than six weeks, handling…
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From Olympus to Canon: My Film Photography Adventure
In 2022, I made an insomnia-driven buy, a used Olympus camera on Poshmark for about USD 15. At first, I was conservative with my usage. I told myself that film is expensive and only shot for “special moments.” While that is true, I regretted not having my camera more often than not. I missed capturing…
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