Author: Akusika A.A.

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Reflections of a Troubled Mind – Part 2

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[Read: Reflections of a Troubled Mind - Part 1] What then do you do, when thoughts of depression and confusion rain down like confetti? Challenge your thoughts. Three Words. Never easy. It is a fight. The battle of the mind is a powerful thing... But it is very possible to win it. I can't sit here and… Continue reading Reflections of a Troubled Mind – Part 2

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Reflections of a Troubled Mind – Part 1

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  I remember when he said he had once contemplated suicide. I thought he was crazy. It felt like it was the most selfish thing anyone could do. I didn't think going through something horrendous could ever justify taking your own life. Then it almost happened to me... almost. In the blink of an eye I was… Continue reading Reflections of a Troubled Mind – Part 1

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I Am Prejudice

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August. I'm trying to figure out exactly how/when we got here. Summer is moving along very quickly, but I should say it has been an incredible one so far. Crossing a few things off my Summer Bucket List - Hiking (check), Beach days (check), Camp (check), Get closer to God (check), Bake emoji cakes (check),… Continue reading I Am Prejudice

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Dear #25, Slow Down.

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Dear #25: You came out of nowhere! And in a couple of days it'll be official. So let's establish a few ground rules moving forward - *** It might not be any different. 1. You keep thinking you'll roll out of bed and 25 will feel 25-ish. It doesn't really work that way. Just like the morning of 24,… Continue reading Dear #25, Slow Down.