Tag: inspiration
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I Gave Up On My MPH Degree
MPH. Master of Public Health. I really thought I was going to stick it through. After all, I only had a year and a half left. However, no matter how much I grit my teeth, I could not find myself finishing through the last year and a half. Instead, I spent the three weeks before…
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30 and Still Living With My Family
I’m a young Asian woman, almost 30 (I know that’s old, but I’m still young at heart), and I still live with my family. By family, I mean I’m still single and live with my mom and siblings. I know many of you may be thinking, “What?!”, “I can’t believe that,” or “Girl, it’s time…
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Just Another Normal Day, at least I thought it was
On a typical workday, I walked to Dollar Tree to get a drink and a snack. As I got closer to the store, I noticed the homeless man sitting outside. He had his face buried in his arms. Beside him is his backpack with his sign sitting on top. The same sign I see him…
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A Stranger’s Talk Part II
I wouldn’t say I like talking to strangers. It gives me anxiety. Meeting new people and starting a new job make me anxious. However, if I am put in a situation where I need to talk, I will. Most of the time, I mainly listen and respond with minor reactions. There are some people I…
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Because I was not Enough For him
Note: This story was sent to me and the author wishes to remain anonymous. After communicating with the author, she wanted me to take out names of locations/places that could possibly give away her identity. The world is, after all, a small and scary world. Therefore, any names in the story has been altered or…
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