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A place to read some real, raw and transparent life commentary. The purpose is to inspire healing, growth and vulnerability. We invte you to read with compassion.
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Good Grief
September is about to start and my heart is pounding just with the thought of having to hold space for a date that has brought so much pain to me. If you have grieved the death of a parent, you know what I'm talking about. My mom's passing created a void deeper than the emptiness I felt from her inability to love me how we wanted to be loved. In the last five years of her life my Mom and I bonded like never before and healed so much from so many traumatic experiences. It was
Giselle Delgado Buraye (Gigi)
Aug 305 min read
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Misogyny, Femininity and Basketball
I used to think being feminine was wearing flowery dresses, being weak and talking about mindless stuff. For many years I was very uncomfortable with women. I hated doing what I thought were "girly things" and growing up I preferred playing sports and hanging out with the boys because they were more fun and practical. There was less drama and no "stabbing behind the back" because boys "just say things as they are" or so I thought. I grew up in a matriarchy and even though I
Giselle Delgado Buraye (Gigi)
May 293 min read
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Cultivating Self Awareness for Building Healthier Habits
Creating healthier habits is a goal many people share, but the journey often feels challenging and frustrating. One key factor that has made this process smoother and more effective for me and many others is self awareness . Understanding our thoughts, emotions, and behaviors helps us identify what drives our current habits and how to change them in a way that lasts. Those who attended this year's first YOU ARE HERE Workshop in February had a glimpse of what self awareness lo
Giselle Delgado Buraye (Gigi)
Mar 223 min read
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Unlocking Personal Growth Through Compassionate Self-Awareness
Personal growth is a journey, not a destination. And if you ask me, the key to unlocking that growth lies in three powerful tools:...
Giselle Delgado Buraye (Gigi)
Sep 29, 20254 min read
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"I'm Done: Enough is Enough. I Will No Longer Tolerate Being Mistreated. I Choose Me."
Not many people take the courageous step to act upon their true desires. It requires profound bravery to declare: "I'm done. Enough is...
Giselle Delgado Buraye (Gigi)
Jul 18, 20255 min read
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