I appreciate the information in this video so much. Peggy Orenstein conducted a three research by interviewing girls ages 15 to 20 about their attitudes toward and experiences of sex. Her findings are enlightening.
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Chinese New Year 2019
Happy Chinese New Year to friends near and far đˇ This time of the year often makes me homesick. How could I not? The whole community comes together regardless of financial status, race and religion to celebrate the new year with new hopes, blessings and food! Whatâs your favourite thing about the New Years?
Words Matter
I am struggling to come up with a word that completes this sentence: It is in my nature to first blame and judge myself when I have been…Â A word that describes an act that made me lose all sense of safety. A word that describes an event that made me feel helpless, worthless and […]
To love again…
A woman who opens her heart to love you, when it’s already broken, is braver than any person you’ll meet. – Steven Benson It takes more than just effort to pick yourself up from a fall. It is only natural to fear experiences that have once caused emotional, mental and/or physical pain and discomfort. It […]
Anger
How does anger express itself? When angry, I often say and do things I do not mean and later, live to regret it. Anger gives my brain a burst of energy, prompting my mind to come up with self-serving plans to protect and find comfort. The story of anger has been one that I contemplated about sharing. My personal […]
My Dad
Not everyone is blessed to have their father in their life. So to have a good one, is an even greater privilege. I grew up idolizing my dad. I thought he was handsome, strong, intelligent and friendly. Then, like many others I arrived at a stage in my life where my parents were no longer […]
Letting go…
“It takes a lot more courage to let something go than it does to hang on to it, trying to make it better. Letting go doesn’t mean ignoring a situation. Letting go means accepting what is, exactly as it is, without fear, resistance, or a struggle for control.” â Iyanla Vanzant I always knew it […]