Grief and Birthday Cards

Birthdays are undoubtedly my favourite thing in the whole world. I like to think of my birthday as my own unique and personal new year. I write down resolutions for my upcoming year, reflect on my past one in my journal, and always take myself out on special birthday dates. So, of course, I treat…

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Everything I Thought I Knew About Grief Was Wrong

Mornings are the hardest. You’d think nights would be; getting into bed, trying to go to sleep but the thoughts of your departed loved one(s) swarm in your mind, keeping you wide awake, staring at the ceiling. But I’ve found nights to be the only time for respite. I’ve been longing for the sunset these…

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The Ripped Bodice: Where Would You Be If You Believed In Yourself?

Is there one thing in your life that you feel completely, utterly, and wholeheartedly dedicated to?  For me, it’s been a lifelong struggle to pick one thing – just one – to which I can confidently and happily give my time and effort. Oh, to rid my mind of the constant nagging voice that says “What…

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3 Songs I’ve Had on Repeat This Month – July 2023

It’s summertime once again, which means it’s scorching hot, Dubai is a ghost town, and I missed the memo about the whole world and their mothers going to Italy on holiday. My music taste always seems to take a turn towards mainstream pop tunes during the summer months. Maybe it was my effort of emulating…

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The Meaning of Life; The Meaning(less) of Death

Death is so final, and I’m not sure how to deal with that. I’ve always known that, in theory. I first grasped the meaning of death when I was 9 years old, the year my grandfather passed away. I remember it taking a while for me to understand that I will never see him again,…

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