Eshal Rose
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Writer of thoughts.
Stories (53/0)
The Miracle Cream That Can Reverse Aging Could Ruin Your Skin
t was my hundredth skincare purchase of the week. Having moved continents, I was suddenly dealing with a bout of acne like never before. Angry red spots dotted my cheeks, where the skin used to be flawless.
By Eshal Rose2 years ago in Blush
An Easy, Undervalued Way to Increase Metabolism and Burn a Few Extra Calories
I barely moved for a year. For one year after graduation, I remained unemployed and unmotivated. Slowly, I developed a routine at home. One that mostly comprised of me lying on the bed watching Netflix. I could spend an entire day in bed, only moving to eat food or go out if I got extremely bored.
By Eshal Rose2 years ago in Longevity
It’s Time We Reconnect Our Bodies With Mother Earth
My feet were sore from having cycled for the last two hours in shoes meant for looking good. It was the first time I had stepped out of my house to meet a friend after five months of a nationwide lockdown. After being cooped up indoors for so long, I was ready to try anything to make me feel alive again — even if it involved a spontaneous decision to cycle in an expensive blouse, tight jeans, and heels. Anything to get the blood flowing.
By Eshal Rose2 years ago in Earth
You Don’t Have to Love Yourself All the Time
You don’t have to love yourself. That can’t be right, can it? Not when every other post on social media is silently screaming at you to love yourself, flaws and all. Type in “self-love” on google, and you’ll see tons of articles, all with similar headlines touting 10 to 15 ways you can love who you are and why this is vital.
By Eshal Rose2 years ago in Longevity
Are the Most Toxic People in Your Life the Ones Who Birthed You?
A parent’s love is not unconditional. Most of the time, their love is what will fuck you up. There, I said it. You can ask me how in the world I can make such a statement when I don’t have any kids myself. I am not a parent, but I am a child from a dysfunctional family. Sadly, parental toxicity is more common than you think.
By Eshal Rose2 years ago in Families
Celebrities Love Detox Teas for Weight Loss, but Do They Work?
Back in 2016, I remember looking in the mirror and feeling miserable. I was depressed, eating large amounts of junk food every day, and steadily gaining weight. I wasn’t at my heaviest, but it was clear I had let myself go.
By Eshal Rose2 years ago in Longevity
Happily Ever After Is Not Applicable to Most Relationships
What if I told you your love is not going to last? What if I told you forever is a lie? If you are a hopeless romantic, you will probably chase me with a broom. Or your slipper. Maybe you’ll remain poised and remind me sternly why your relationship is none of my damn business.
By Eshal Rose2 years ago in Humans
My Boyfriend Said He Cheated Because I Did It First
He said I cheated first. And that’s why he decided to cheat on me. It had been a week since the day I caught him cheating. At the crack of dawn, I could hear the roosters crowing and the city coming to life as I sat on the bed, holding his phone in my hand, about to snoop.
By Eshal Rose2 years ago in Humans