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Living Abroad
Living abroad can be one of the most exciting and transformative experiences of your life. It allows you to explore new cultures, learn new languages, meet new people, and gain a global perspective. But living abroad is not always easy, and it comes with its challenges. After living in seven different countries around the world, I’ve learned some valuable lessons that have helped me navigate the ups and downs of expat life.
Freddie's Lost TreasuresPublished 11 months ago in Pride- Content Warning
Empowering Youth for Peace "The Power Within"
Once upon a time in a small town named Harmony Ville, there lived a group of young individuals who yearned for peace and unity amidst a world filled with chaos and discord. This is the story of their emotional journey, as they discovered the power within themselves to become agents of change and champions of peace.
Jethro EleazerPublished 11 months ago in Pride My evolution
Growing up in a small midwestern farm town was not all it is cracked up to be. Being “different” was never an option in a one-race, right-sided, religious community. This made life difficult as I had no direction and no idea how to discover myself. I just wanted to be me but who was that? I eventually ran off at 16 and went to California, wow was I in for a shock. Until then the word gay had only been seen as a hate word in my world, so you can imagine how I felt seeing the first Gay-Mart! I had no idea what any of the terms used in the community meant, I was lost and full of hormones.
Martin AhrensPublished 11 months ago in PrideConsumer Prices and Inflation (Priceless Hope)
Once upon a time in the bustling city of Lagos, Nigeria, there lived a hardworking couple, Enema and Ejura. They had always strived to provide a comfortable life for their two children, Inikpi and Ocholi. Enema worked as a civil servant, while Ejura managed a small boutique.
Eneojo AbimajehPublished 11 months ago in PrideAsexuality on paper
I have no idea how to express my ideas. Even with all the millions of ideas running around in my head, I find it very difficult to put pen to paper... or fingers to keyboard...
Dana HambletonPublished 11 months ago in PrideEmbracing Authenticity
Once upon a time, in the picturesque town of Willowbrook, two souls found themselves on a collision course that would forever change their lives. Meet Oliver and Sebastian, two young men who, despite the odds, were destined to discover the true power of love.
Osita DivinePublished 11 months ago in PrideThe March of Price: My Journey to Self-Discovery
I remember my first pride march vividly. A sea of colors splashed against the gray cityscape, a technicolor heartbeat thumping out the rhythm of acceptance and love. But I wasn't part of the vibrant rainbow; instead, I was a spectator, a young man trapped on the sidelines of his own life.
Evan BrownPublished 11 months ago in PrideLet's Give Each Other Grace
I have a confession to make. I am terrible at learning people’s names. I’ve struggled with it ever since I was a child! I’d come home from school on the first day of the semester, smiling brightly about having met my new teacher, and my mom would ask, “What was her name?”
Dima GhawiPublished 11 months ago in PrideHazrat Ibrahim (عَلَيْهِ ٱلسَّلَامُ) (Abraham): The Paragon of Faith and Sacrifice
The Paragon of Faith and Sacrifice: Hazrat Ibrahim (عَلَيْهِ ٱلسَّلَامُ) (Abraham) is one of the loved prophets in Islamic custom and is perceived as a critical figure in Judaism and Christianity too. Brought into the world in the antiquated city of Ur in Mesopotamia (present-day Iraq) around 2000 BCE, Hazrat Ibrahim's (عَلَيْهِ ٱلسَّلَامُ) life is set apart by his steady confidence, various preliminaries, and his job as the patriarch of monotheism.
Saghir AhmadPublished 11 months ago in PrideLove Divine: VENUS VALLEY reads Martin Campbell's "The Love God"
Time for a palate cleanser! If this is your first time here, you've stumbled into a series where I release every chapter of my book-in-progress, each one an LGBTQIA+ centred philosophy teaching-&-learning piece, as a blog so you, queerly beloveds, can debate, discuss, question, contribute; your inputs become my edits, until the finished book represents a community of our voices. You're warmly welcome, gentles & lady-men, to the next chapter (which I had a lot more fun writing than the last one) of VENUS VALLEY - Queer Philosophers' Forum.
Mx. Stevie (or Stephen) ColePublished 11 months ago in PrideEmbracing Beauty Within.
Chapter 1: The Reflection of Society In a bustling city lived a young woman named Angela. From a young age, she was bombarded with images of flawless models and societal standards of beauty. Angela couldn't help but compare herself to these unrealistic ideals, which led to a constant battle with her own body image.
Dev. GodwinPublished 11 months ago in PrideEmbracing Authenticity: A Student's Journey to Coming Out in School
Embracing Authenticity: A Student's Journey to Coming Out in School Once upon a time, in a bustling high school, there was a student named Alex who carried a secret deep within their heart. Alex identified as part of the LGBTQ+ community and yearned to embrace their authentic self openly. But the fear of rejection and judgment from their peers weighed heavily on their mind.