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From FOMO to JOMO: Transforming Yourself for a More Fulfilling Life

In modern society, considering how easily one can be connected via social media, receive digital alerts, and instantly share information, the pervasive term FOMO, the “Fear of Missing Out,” seems logical. It results in feelings of anxiety, stress, and an overwhelming urge always to be aware

The Science of Conflict Resolution in Relationships: A Research-Oriented Approach to Effective Communication

Conflict is an integral component of relationships. What sets successful couples apart from those struggling isn’t an absence of conflict but their ability to effectively manage it. The research of The Gottman Institute suggests that more than 70% of relationship conflict is caused by ongoing issues–issues which

The Unbreakable Daughter: A Light in the Dark for Family and Society

A strong, confident daughter is not only a gift to her parents but also a source of strength for the entire society. She is firm in her convictions, is determined against the temptation to sacrifice her morality, and confronts life’s challenges with unwavering determination. Contrary to those who

Why Should I Shrink Myself Just Because You Can’t See My Worth?

There’s something deeply painful about a woman who has storms within her soul and a smile full of sunshine, and is then said to be too loud. Too loud. Too emotional. Too ambitious. Too much of everything. But somehow, not enough. The story is about this woman. The person who writes

“Your Daughter Will Write This Letter Too, Unless You Break Her First”

A Mother’s Agonizing Confession She is sitting at the foot of her daughter’s bed, watching the gradual rise and fall of her breath. The moonlight pierces across the curtain, creating stripes across the girl’s skin like prison bars. The mother’s hands begin to shake. She’s committed a crime that’s

The Letter From the Past, which Didn’t Come

You’re sitting near the bed’s edge, with your fingers sweating as you press the pen onto the paper. The words pour out like blood dripping from an old wound. They are thick slowly, inexplicably. “To the woman, I’ll become,” you write, “run before you recognize yourself in

“You’re Not the First Version of You”: Identity as a Patriarchal Edit

She discovers the letters in a drawer that she does not open. They’re neatly stacked, with each envelope marked with a date she isn’t sure she recognizes. The handwriting is hers, but it’s not quite. The letters’ curves are soft, and the pressure is less like someone who

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