Category: Identity / Culture
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In 2019, I Mistook Emotional Coercion for Acts of Love
In 2019, I mistook relentless pursuit and emotional coercion for the kind of love movies taught me to admire.
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Nostalgic Favorites from the 90s
Reflecting nostalgically on my favorite 90s childhood memories, including TV shows, movies and personal experiences that shaped my upbringing.
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The Messy, Beautiful, and Confusing First Year of Becoming Muslim
For my one-year anniversary of becoming Muslim, I figured I’d finally sit down and write about what this first year has actually been like. I’m currently bored out of my mind in a cabin in the mountains of North Carolina, pregnant and feeling like this baby in my belly is about to arrive at any…
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Why I Find Japan’s Mask Culture Really Beautiful
One thing I’ve always quietly admired about Japan is how normal wearing a mask is. Not because of fear.Not because of rules.Not because someone told them to. But because it’s considerate. If you have a cold, you wear a mask.If your allergies are acting up, you wear a mask.If you’re packed into a train with…
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I’m Letting Go of the Idea of Filmmaking
I’m giving up on the filmmaking stuff. Not because I don’t love it. But because I don’t feel like I can survive it. I’ve been through a lot these past few years. More than I think I’ve even fully processed. And right now, I just feel too sad to be ambitious at the same time.…
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My 23andMe DNA Results: A Deep Dive Into My Ancestry🧬
My best friend had bought me a 23andMe DNA kit for my 27th birthday and and honestly… it was wild seeing my genetic story laid out in charts, colors, and timelines. I always knew I was mixed, but seeing the exact regions and generations mapped out felt like opening a time capsule of everyone who…
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Honestly, Vanessa 