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            <title><![CDATA[19 vs 40]]></title>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 11 Nov 2025 15:55:19 GMT</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[we never realize it’s the last time yet we know it’s coming]]></title>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 09 Nov 2025 07:11:14 GMT</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[How our Families  (Unconsciously) Keeps Us in the Safe Zone]]></title>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 08 Sep 2025 20:00:37 GMT</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[You are loveable now too]]></title>
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            <pubDate>Thu, 31 Jul 2025 22:43:46 GMT</pubDate>
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            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>You are loveable now too</p><p>As life has always been, we are constantly going through change whether it’s forced on us by unfortunate circumstances or desired from within.<br>Change doesn’t come from comfort. Sometimes, it comes from discomfort, hate, disgust, or anger. So, if you’ve been wanting change and those are the feelings you’re sitting with, let’s talk.</p><p>I want to talk about this version of you—the one craving change, even if that change doesn’t come from love or belief that you deserve the best.</p><p>Admiring your body in that one outfit, or after that one comment from your aunt, can lead to thoughts like: geting a gym membership. Or a BBL.<br>But before you take any step to “fix it” I want you to know something:<br>This version of you is just as worthy and lovable.<br>(Your aunt might believe otherwise, but I don’t care and honestly, neither should you.)</p><p>Seeing the rise and popularity of certain features online can spark desires.<br>Suddenly, you catch yourself thinking: If only the tip of my nose was a little higher. If my eyes were just a bit wider, I’d finally be perfect.<br>You start analyzing before-and-afters, checking out surgeons, watching cancellation lists.</p><p>I won’t tell you “Don’t do it” or “You’re already beautiful”—because deep down<strong>, I know you already know that.</strong><br>But What I will tell you is: both this version of you and the next are charming and exquisite, even if not by media standards or your current standards.</p><p>And if your desired change is rooted in finally feeling enough, then you’re chasing something that won’t stop running. You’re stuck on a hamster wheel.</p><p>So pause. Breathe.<br>Recognize this version of you the angry one, the tired one, the one that’s still trying is still deserving of care, admiration, and rest.</p><p>Than you can take the next step .</p><p>See you around.</p><img src="https://medium.com/_/stat?event=post.clientViewed&referrerSource=full_rss&postId=8f065231609f" width="1" height="1" alt="">]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[How Motherhood Eats Women’s Identity]]></title>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 23 Jul 2025 15:26:17 GMT</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[parental investment and sexual selection .]]></title>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 14 Jul 2025 17:11:01 GMT</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[THE valentine basket]]></title>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 14 Feb 2025 20:48:38 GMT</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[Believe them]]></title>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 29 Jan 2025 20:38:59 GMT</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[You’re loveable now too]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[<div class="medium-feed-item"><p class="medium-feed-snippet">We often think we will be more lovable and desired when we achieve that goal or get that thing. And from a person who has had these&#x2026;</p><p class="medium-feed-link"><a href="https://medium.com/@validthoughts8/youre-loveable-now-too-c716b51bec94?source=rss-de47d39b8a39------2">Continue reading on Medium »</a></p></div>]]></description>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 13 Jan 2025 19:42:45 GMT</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[Why you didn’t achieve your last year’s goals]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[<div class="medium-feed-item"><p class="medium-feed-snippet">With the new year having just passed a couple of days ago, everybody listed their goals and achievements. You might start feeling like you&#x2026;</p><p class="medium-feed-link"><a href="https://medium.com/@validthoughts8/why-you-didnt-achieve-your-last-year-s-goals-a41583fd253f?source=rss-de47d39b8a39------2">Continue reading on Medium »</a></p></div>]]></description>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 07 Jan 2025 17:39:56 GMT</pubDate>
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