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The Letter from the Mountains. Content Warning.
Afghanistan, 1984 The wind howled like a wounded animal through the narrow mountain pass, carrying with it the scent of dust, gunpowder, and burning memories. Private Alexei Mikhailov sat alone, his back pressed against the jagged stone of an outcrop, his rifle resting loosely across his lap. The stars above the Afghan sky seemed so much colder than the ones over Novosibirsk.
By The Manatwal Khan10 months ago in Pride
The Power of Self-Pride: Why Believing in Yourself Changes Everything ( Last Part )
Chapter 7: Becoming Who You Really Are: Pride and Identity When you stop trying to be someone else and start accepting yourself for who you are, you develop self-pride. That includes everything from your culture to your voice to your past to your gender to your orientation to your dreams to your scars. This chapter discusses the process of discovering, accepting, and owning one's true identity, as well as the means by which doing so grants access to a profound and unwavering sense of pride.
By Afia Sikder10 months ago in Pride
The Power of Self-Pride: Why Believing in Yourself Changes Everything ( Part - 2 )
Chapter 4: Real-Life Stories of Self-Pride Transformation Self-pride is not just an idea—it’s a lived experience. It’s the fire that keeps burning in people who have been told they’re “too much,” “not enough,” or “don’t belong.” In this chapter, we celebrate those who took their pain and turned it into power—because they believed in themselves, even when no one else did.
By Afia Sikder10 months ago in Pride
The Power of Self-Pride: Why Believing in Yourself Changes Everything
🔶 Chapter 1: Understanding Self-Pride at Its Core In a world constantly pushing us to compare ourselves with others, self-pride becomes not just a personal trait, but a powerful act of resistance. However, exactly what is self-pride? Why is it so crucial to our identity and way of life? What exactly is self-pride? Self-pride is the deep, internal sense of respect, love, and value that we hold for ourselves—regardless of external validation. It’s the voice inside that says, “I matter. I am adequate. I am deserving. It is not the same as arrogance, which is motivated by a desire to feel superior to other people. Comparison is not required for self-pride. It's about speaking your truth without interfering with others'. Imagine a child drawing something with pure joy and pride—even if it's messy—in their effort. That is the essence of self-pride: a genuine, unfiltered appreciation of one's own existence. Self-Pride's Psychology Psychologists frequently discuss self-esteem, or how we feel about our perception of ourselves, and self-concept, or how we see ourselves. The intersection of these two is self-pride. It develops from:
By Afia Sikder10 months ago in Pride
How I Learned to Take Pride in Who I Am
Title: How I Learned to Take Pride in Who I Am Introduction: The Search for IdentityFrom childhood to adulthood, we are constantly bombarded with messages about who we should be. The pressure to conform to social and cultural norms, family expectations, and other standards can cause us to forget who we really are. This is the story of how I finally learned to be proud of who I am, let go of shame, and embrace my authentic self. It’s not just my journey—but one many of us share in different ways.
By Afia Sikder10 months ago in Pride
How I Learned to Take Pride in Who I Am
Title: How I Learned to Take Pride in Who I Am Introduction: The Search for IdentityFrom childhood to adulthood, we are constantly bombarded with messages about who we should be. The pressure to conform to social and cultural norms, family expectations, and other standards can cause us to forget who we really are. This is the story of how I finally learned to be proud of who I am, let go of shame, and embrace my authentic self. It’s not just my journey—but one many of us share in different ways.
By Afia Sikder10 months ago in Pride
There is Nothing Fake About My Oppression
Well, that was a fun thing to wake up to this morning... That was sarcasm, in case it wasn’t obvious. If you squint, stand on your head, and are extremely drunk, you can almost see her point: many Aromantic and Asexual individuals don’t experience the same kind of overt oppression that many Gay, Lesbian amd Trans individuals do. Instead, we experience a lot of the exclusionary and overlapping edges type of oppression.
By Natasja Rose10 months ago in Pride
Kamugo Genuine Leather Handbags for Women: Honest Review & Styling Guide
The Allure of a Well-Made Leather Handbag There’s something undeniably special about a genuine leather handbag—the rich texture, the way it ages beautifully, and the confidence it brings to any outfit. If you’ve been searching for a high-quality yet affordable leather bag, Kamugo genuine leather handbags for women might have caught your eye.
By David Femboy10 months ago in Pride
Where Stillness Finds You
A Quiet Moment in Time’s Maelstrom A second so full of life Minutes of silence pull you back Into the reality of hours. The eternal sound of a roaring sea A lasting thunder of waves How long must one listen To have truly heard the ocean?
By Henrik Hageland10 months ago in Pride
