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Why I Started Blogging

By Ashley November 5, 2021

“What would you be doing if you were not in your current field?” It was a simple question, but it sent me into a reflective spiral…

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Why I Stopped Blogging

By Ashley April 26, 2021 2

I never thought I would make this kind of post for this platform, but I feel like I owe it to the folks who…

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The Colorism Convo

By Ashley January 30, 2021

Let them speak.

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Human Nature Social Justice

New Era

By Ashley January 24, 2021

A little communication goes a long way, and it’s time we each pull up a chair and start listening.

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Human Nature Social Justice

We All Want the Same Thing

By Ashley August 4, 2020

We’re all striving to achieve the same goals, but we just have different ideas of how to get there. (6 min read)

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The “Eighth Wonder of the World”

By Ashley June 4, 2020

You really want to know how you can help support the Black Lives Matter movement? Start the conversation. Or, at least contribute to it. Even if it’s uncomfortable. (9 min read)

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Red, Black and White All Over: Almost Another #Hashtag

By Ashley May 17, 2020 1

The police officer motioned for us to exit the bleachers. The game, at least for us, was over. (>15 min read)

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Know Your Worth

By Ashley May 7, 2020 6

We all want love, and we’re all capable of having it. But too often we get in our own way of having a magnificent romance because we’re too busy investing valuable energy into people who don’t see us in the same light. (5 min read)

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Dream Chasing Isn’t for the Faint of Heart

By Ashley May 3, 2020 4

My tutor once told me that discipline and confidence are the keys to passing exams. I say throw faith in there and you’ve got a trifecta for success at anything. (5 min read)

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Storytime Traveler's Tales

Targeted and Left Stranded in Thailand

By Ashley April 13, 2020 4

At this point I was extremely uncomfortable, but I maintained cordiality. This had all come from left field just moments ago and I no longer had the slightest clue who I was dealing with. The guy was an ex-boxer, after all. In full survival mode, I… (>20 min read)

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