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A first fight is similar to losing one's virginity: It's going to be uncomfortable and awkward. It will also suck to some extent, depending on where you fall on the spectrum [...]" It’s taken me a more than a fortnight to draw down my first fight and turn it into a post. I started and… Continue reading LIKE A VIRGIN
Having a conversation is a lost art. When was the last time you spoke to someone and had an authentic exchange? Too often, we hide within protective bubbles or behind automated handles, having forgotten how to make contact and be present. Living in the moment has become an antiquated notion. I remember a time before the World… Continue reading ON BEING PRESENT
When I lived in Cairo, I volunteered at a local development organization established by Sudanese-born Fatima Idriss. The organization promoted the rights of refugees in Egypt. Part of their mission was to improve basic standards for displaced people—especially in impoverished neighborhoods where Egyptians and refugees co-existed. I helped with public relations and advocacy: Developing donor reports, partnership relations,… Continue reading IT TAKES A VILLAGE
**Trigger warning: narrative contains mentions of assault and harassment. I don't think about being pretty when I enter the gym. Too busy applying a peppermint oil underneath my nostrils, I'm more concerned with blocking out overlapping smells of wet towels, damp canvas, and still-moist gloves that might have three strains of fungus growing inside of… Continue reading ABOUT BEING PRETTY
NOT MADE OF GLASS 