Story Time
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A Day in the Life of Bella: How Power Plays Out in the Office (and You Didn’t Even Notice)
Bella, a project coordinator, experiences three subtle forms of power in her workplace: visible power in a meeting when her idea gets shut down, covert power as her suggestion for diversity is redirected, and institutional power as she feels compelled… Continue reading
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The price of pretty: How marketing makes us work for brands
Since starting my marketing degree at the University of London, I have started seeing marketing differently. I used to think of it as just about selling products, but now I see how it shapes how we live, present ourselves, and… Continue reading
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The Story of An Angel
Another limb fell from our family tree and I desperately tried to stay strong but fighting my tears proved to be futile for, little Yousha’a, you had managed to wrap around my heart and carve your name on my soul.… Continue reading
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Swinging on the Monkey Bars
There are some authors who strike a chord deep within their reader and for me, C.S. Lewis has always been that author, both with his impeccably written fantasy but mostly when he somehow tapped into reality and wrote little gems… Continue reading
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Sexual Violence and Rape: No More White Socks Part 1
I’ve never felt so helpless researching or writing a story as I did with this story. It took me twice as long as it normally does to write and I’m still not sure I’ve managed to capture the essence of… Continue reading
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Sexual Violence and Rape: The Family Girl
This is a story of a girl who sacrificed her sanity to protect her family from falling apart. Please understand that the victim is still plagued by the ordeal and for the first time in almost two decades since the… Continue reading
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Media v.s. Reality: Monster-in-law Hoax?
After opening myself up to questions from my readers, I was inundated with girls asking me how I decided to get married and whether I had been as terrified as they are about getting married in case I had a… Continue reading
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I Said Yes
Today marks three months to go to the biggest day of my life. A day that will change not only the city I live in but my last name too.. That’s right, I’m getting married… Now I could say we… Continue reading
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The Emperors New Condition
Once upon a time, in a kingdom not so far away, there was an emperor who ruled in what most perceived a truly lack-luster manner. He slept all day and walked the halls of the palace by night. He was… Continue reading
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Feigned Bravery
Every child has that one song that defined their approach to the world. For some it was a golden oldie and for others it was the theme song of Mickey Mouse Club House. For me, as embarrassed as I am… Continue reading
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