I have seen women with scars they have been left with by the men they loved. I have seen women lose their self esteem because they have been through hell with the men they fell in love with. Some have lost hope when it comes to love, because they have been told they don’t deserve love. It’s sad that women have, at many times, taken the blame for the violence they face. What I k
I constantly seem questionable each time I talk of pain as my source of inspiration. Some feel I have no idea what I am talking about, while others feel I am still young and I lack enough life experience. Hence, I get this question a lot: “What do you know about pain? Aren’t you too young?” I am not a stranger to pain. I have felt it, experienced it, seen it and I choose not to
When abuse is discussed, people tend to overlook digital abuse. This is form of abuse that is becoming even more prevalent in this technological age. Digital abuse involves using the Internet and/or social media to threaten or monitor a significant other in order to maintain control within the relationship. Digital abuse can be perpetrated on its own or in combination with othe
As women, the weight we carry often threatens to overpower us. There was a time when I couldn't completely comprehend the concept of a mental/nervous breakdown. But life as taught me that pain is real, and it has the power to claim your right mind.I've always believed that adversity can create a passion and will that is so strong nothing can extinguish it. And every now and the
What is this "thing" we strive for but cannot describe? Beauty, what does it mean to me? I’m glad you asked. I’ll tell you about my beauty. My beauty is how I was created, Not what my money can fix. My beauty is not the way that I sway, But the path I choose to walk. My beauty is not in the length of my hair, But in my boldness to wear it however I please, Regardless of what so
There is a common misconception that bullying ends when one reaches adulthood. What people are less aware of is the bullying that can occur in the workplace. Many child bullies do not outgrow their abusive tendencies and instead transfer them to new settings, such as the workplace. Bullies engage in their behaviour because they feel the need to control and maintain power based
Learning to be grateful for what makes you unique.I can think back to countless times in my younger days when I picked myself apart and found everything wrong with me. From my height, to my facial features, and even my personality. One thing that bothered me the most was the fact that no matter where I went, I always felt different. But now that I've settled into my 30s and hav
