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How Being Man Enough Keeps Us Silent

  Photo by cho hahaa on Unsplash You know what messed me up? That time in third grade when I fell during recess, scraped my knee badly, and started crying. Instead of comfort, I got “man up” from the teacher. I’m…

Your Time Is Now

  A Love Note from My Heart to Yours Photo by Toa Heftiba on Unsplash Last night, she was playing with my phone’s timer app, setting random countdowns for fun. “What are you doing?” I asked. “Proving a point,” she smiled, looking…

What Are The Benefits Of Eating Peanuts Every Day

  What are the benefits of eating peanuts every day? Photo by Peter F on Unsplash Eating peanuts every day can offer several health benefits: Rich in Nutrients: Peanuts are packed with essential nutrients like protein, healthy fats, fiber, vitamins (like B…

When Pretending Gets Too Heavy

  Photo by Bekah Russom on Unsplash I caught myself in a lie today. Not the kind that hurts others — the kind that hurts yourself. Standing in a crowded room, laughing at jokes that weren’t funny, nodding to music I didn’t understand,…

Being Nice To People Changed My Life

  Hey! Want to hear something cool? Photo by Bucography on Unsplash I started saying nice things to people. That’s it. And wow — amazing things happened! How This All Started I was at Starbucks, feeling kinda down. The barista looked tired. I said,…