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Why Abortion Should Be Legal Everywhere
As many of you have probably noticed, this post-covid era has become one of the most retrograde moments for many powerful countries, like Russia with its invasion decision, or the US, as the Supreme Court has removed the constitutional landmark right to abortion and returned this issue at state level.
By Marie Cadette Pierre-Louis2 years ago in Viva
Black Men Are So In Shape
Sometimes we see discrimination and prejudice against Black people as a unique problem that affects all types of Black people equally, regardless of their gender, origin, sexual orientation, marital status, mental and physical health conditions, social and/or economic status, age, size, skin tone, etc.
By Marie Cadette Pierre-Louis2 years ago in Viva
Online Dating Is Almost Inevitable
If you haven’t noticed this yet, I’ll post it boldly: I am on tinder now. That means, I am ready to be someone’s girlfriend! Now I feel more stable, I have better relationships with my body and inner selves, and I need to enjoy life other ways than just with family members, friends, and amazing acquaintances. That is, I need to start dating some nice guys. Who knows? In the long run I might find my perfect match.
By Marie Cadette Pierre-Louis2 years ago in Confessions
Black Inside, (Not) Black Outside (Part II)
Recently, I published a text about job interviews in which I describe my experiences and share some tips. Afterwards, I realized that this article lacks nuances because it focuses only on the applicants. Getting hired doesn’t depend only on the applicant, but most often on different other factors, like the interviewer(s) backgrounds and biases, the whole corporative culture, the society values, and the applicant social and ethnical community.
By Marie Cadette Pierre-Louis2 years ago in Viva
My Addictions
Right now, I am in a long-lasting process of trying to know myself better and getting to be self-conscious about my actions and feelings. In the meantime, I am also analyzing my relationship with foods and drinks, which are two of the principal elements that maintain us alive and healthy.
By Marie Cadette Pierre-Louis2 years ago in Confessions
Sweet Addiction
It has been a week now since I cannot write a whole sentence without being blocked. It is not because I have no ideas. I have plenty of them. The real problem is that they are mixed in my head, like strips of spaghetti twisted altogether in a tiny bowl. Under this circumstance, it is almost impossible to take one without messing up the other strips.
By Marie Cadette Pierre-Louis2 years ago in Confessions
No Longer an Addict!
“Your weight is a lagging measure of your eating habits. […] You get what you repeat.” ― James Clear This article is inspired by an interesting book written by James Clear, in which the author explains the power of habits in a genuine and creative way.
By Marie Cadette Pierre-Louis2 years ago in Confessions
The Girl inside of Me (Part V)
I have come to realize that each woman has learnt to create an imaginary man at least once in their life. When we reach our twenties, it becomes even more difficult to live without constantly referring to male figures. Depending on the country and region it can even be impossible for a woman to live on her own.
By Marie Cadette Pierre-Louis2 years ago in Viva
Let’s Have a Conversation about Gender Identities
Since my childhood, I was being judged and bullied because of my quiet neutral style. Some people thought I was too awkward to be a girl, some others imagined that I was a lesbian, and I did choose my style on purpose.
By Marie Cadette Pierre-Louis2 years ago in Pride
I Was Stuck in the Acquaintance-Zone
Recently, I published a story on Medium, where I talk about my experiences with friendships and friendship breakups. As most people, it was always difficult for me to handle the loss of some friendships, because I thought that the best way for me to prove that I was friendly is having long-term friendships.
By Marie Cadette Pierre-Louis2 years ago in Humans