Irina dos santos
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What If the Person You Are Becoming Matters More Than the Life You Are Trying to Build?
Have you ever had a quiet moment—late at night or early in the morning—when you felt a strange mix of frustration and hope? Frustration because life doesn’t look the way you imagined it. Hope because, deep down, you sense that something more is possible. That feeling is not a weakness. It’s an invitation. An invitation to personal development.
By Irina dos santos9 days ago in Motivation
Fighting Alcohol
Meet João, a 35-year-old man living in Sambizanga, one of the most violent and chaotic neighborhoods in Luanda. Here, life is harsh and opportunities are rare. Alcohol is everywhere. It is so common that an 8-year-old child can walk into any local store and buy drinks for their father, mother, or even an aunt without anyone stopping them. João grew up seeing his neighbors, friends, and family members drink every day. Over time, drinking became a part of life — almost a survival mechanism.
By Irina dos santos9 days ago in Writers
