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When Goodbye Isn’t Forever: The Hidden Power of Time Apart
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When Goodbye Isn’t Forever: The Hidden Power of Time Apart

“It’s over” doesn’t always mean forever. Sometimes those words mark not an ending but an intermission, a necessary pause in a love story that wasn’t ready to fully unfold. Against everything romantic movies and well-meaning friends might…

5 min read
17 Myths About Abuse And Abusers That Need Debunking
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17 Myths About Abuse And Abusers That Need Debunking

Men’s abuse of women and children is at record-high levels in Kenya. So high that activists want it to be declared a national disaster. So many of the beliefs we have about abuse and abusers are patently false. Our society is permeated…

15 min read
Why You Froze: Understanding Trauma Responses Beyond Fight Or Flight
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Why You Froze: Understanding Trauma Responses Beyond Fight Or Flight

We all carry stories in our minds about how we’d react in dangerous situations. Many of us imagine ourselves fighting back, screaming for help, or running away. But the reality of how our bodies respond in threatening situations often…

12 min read
The Singlehood Series: He Claimed That I Only Liked Him For His Money
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The Singlehood Series: He Claimed That I Only Liked Him For His Money

Isaac and I have been friends for a long time. He was one of the first people I met after finishing university, and we have remained friends throughout the years. We have gone for long periods of time without talking to each other.…

5 min read
The Singlehood Series: I’ve Been Secretly Seeing My Ex For Years
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The Singlehood Series: I’ve Been Secretly Seeing My Ex For Years

My ex and I have taken the definition of a toxic relationship to a whole other level. I can’t stand the guy, but for some reason, I can’t leave him alone. He seems to feel the same way because we end up arguing and swearing that we’re…

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