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Facing heartbreak without becoming broken | The Daily Vulnerable

You know many people when they face trouble they try to form hard guy, they try to say to themselves, this trouble is not happening or pretend as if it…

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The Daily Vulnerable: Embrace the Process

by Oghene-ovie Agboge One of the most intriguing parts of life I have come to realize, after years of observing the lives of various individuals is “process.” The idea that everything…

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There is nothing you can’t survive | The Daily Vulnerable

What keeps you awake at night? What keeps you up? What keeps you desperate during the day? What makes you so scared you can't function? What makes you think you…

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The Daily Vulnerable: Just push

Yesterday I was thinking about resiliency, and how this can often feel like an after-the-fact quality. Because how do you know you’re being resilient when you’re in it? You don’t. You’re busy.…

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Finding the point | The Daily Vulnerable

by Kara C. “What’s the point?” It’s something we can find ourselves asking a lot right now — about things we’re doing (or not), plans we’re making (or not), and…

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The small (wo)man

by David-salt Ayodele I was having a conversation with a dear friend some weeks ago, who in previous discussions shielded away from talking about why his last relationship ended. This time, he…

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The Daily Vulnerable | Not behind

This is probably crazy… But it’s 8 a.m. and somehow I already feel behind. Um, behind what? Behind who? And yet while I’m asking these questions, the entire day stretches ahead. Ready…

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The Daily Vulnerable: Finding instincts

by Kara C Your instincts haven’t gone anywhere. They might be hiding. They might be dormant. They might be pushed aside for another priority right now. But if you do…

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Dear extroverts: a love letter

by Moyinoluwa Okunloye Dear Extrovert, Don’t roll your eyes at me, try to read what I have to say How are you doing? Of course, I want to know. I…

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You are permitted to ignore some things

by Kara C. Yesterday I came across a long, long, looooong list of opportunities. There were online masterclasses and lunch-and-learns, extensive interviews and historical deep dives. There were accounts to…

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Is love enough? | The Daily Vulnerable

by Ore Fakorede This is me, talking to myself, about love dreams and the letdown of reality. Have you ever had a love dream? Yes, several times. I’ve pictured being…

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Envy is normal, right?

It’s normal. We get it. It is normal to feel that tinge of envy, even when you didn’t plan it. Remember the last time you experienced it? One of us…

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Dear introverts: a love letter

by Moyinoluwa Okunloye Dear Introverts, Someone after my own heart, how are you? How is Christmas going for you? The best time of your life where the world for once,…

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The Daily Vulnerable: Just imagine

by Kara C If you’re going to imagine the worst-case scenario — in any situation — why not also take some time to imagine the best-case scenario? Imagine what it…

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Tired? We all are

by Ore Fakorede Your stress isn’t unique. Neither are your fears, struggles and the anger that flares up when you get stepped on. Hey, I’m touchy too. I snap often…

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Not as planned | The Daily Vulnerable

by Kara C When things don’t go as planned, what do you do? Maybe it’s a little thing, like oversleeping. You can rush to catch up and beat yourself up.…

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Far from Perfect | The Daily Vulnerable

Musings from behind the Pashmina Veil My light in This Dark desires no perfection. None. Nada. It eyes it, contemplating its achievement. Mapping out a path to it. Like a…

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Feedback Friday: “Nothing to be afraid of”

Fellow traveller, We love reading your emails, thoughts, and feedback about the TDV pieces you read. We are blessed to be part of your life, every day, in the most honourable way.…

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The Daily Vulnerable: The perceived notions of what I should be

Musings from behind the Pashmina Veil   So, I still got labelled another gender today. Despite the clarity of picture, and displayed name. My expressed opinion, however, could only have…

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Saying it, today | The Daily Vulnerable

by Kara C. Words seem to be more expensive these days. Or at least it’s harder to find the right ones. The answer to “How’re you holding up?” might be…

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My Dark: from before before

Musings from behind the Pashmina Veil Many find it uncomfortable to be with every part of who they are. That includes me. You see, e don tey wey e be say…

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The Daily Vulnerable: It’s not a holiday

by Ore Fakorede We’re under a substantial amount of mental strain that stems from limited physical social interaction and outdoor experiences, being forced out of our familiar routines, the pressure…

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The Daily Vulnerable: How do you want to feel?

by Jamie Varon Right now is the perfect time to listen to the voice within. In solitude. In stillness. When anxiety is most prominent, you have the chance for change.…

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Birthday drenched in tears

By Ado Aminu The phone rang for the eighth time, and that was all I could stand, so I pulled it away from my ear before it could inform me…

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Chude Jideonwo: Happy now?

When I tell people that the work we do is teach people how to live happy lives, I like the bewilderment in their faces. It is so simple and almost…

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Freeing up and letting go

by Jamie Varon As most people know, I’m currently working on a book. I’m strapping in for a long process, knowing that it takes anywhere from 2-10 years for a…

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It’s spiritual and authentic

Every minute of your life is a spiritual experience, If you learn not to confuse what is happening to you with who you are. He gets it, and explains it…

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Influencer

by Mohammed Halwa If your reaction to senselessness has always been to cuddle it till it softens, or until I realize that it is my own brand of senselessness that…

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When fear calls

by David-salt Ayodele I had just delivered an excelent job to one of our partners, with high reviews and congratulatory messages flowing in. During a post-mortem in the midst of…

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The healing power of crying

by Mohammed Halwa I have practiced ‘conscious feeling’ for a week now and yesterday I found myself slumping into a chair and breaking down in tears in the middle of…

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