How Much Separation Hurts

I feel so confused about how I’m ‘supposed’ to feel. My heart is totally heavy with grief and it feels hard to feel light-hearted again as it’s too painful and hard to bear.

I never imagined it would be this painful to lose your family member for good. One of my ‘godmothers’ has just passed away and it makes me torn into pieces now…

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The Never-Ending Issues for Women

’cause marriage is not always the goal of life for every woman

I realized that I have always had an interest in social issues such as inequality, gender, racism, and social change. Growing up in a culture that still considers women as “complementary” where I don’t have much room to stand alone makes me a person who often feels insecure.

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DAY 29: My Goals for the Future

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Ini merupakan pernyataan yang perlu kehati-hatian dalam penyampaiannya. Mungkin tidak seperti anak kecil ketika ditanya “Cita-citamu kalau sudah besar mau jadi apa?” Menurutku, ini bukan sekedar pertanyaan tersebut, tapi lebih kepada memaknai tujuan hidup.

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DAY 27: Someone who Inspires Me

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I don’t think there are many people who can inspire me that much–significantly. But even so, there is one important person who might be called a role model in my life.

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