Kovie Biakolo
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Read This If You’re Not Going To Be Home For The Holidays
Why does sadness sometimes seem to overwhelm joy?
For Everyone Who Struggles With Vulnerability And Wants To Get Better At It
But it seems vulnerability, much like anything else, always comes back to love. So what’s the problem? Love is great, isn’t it?
Did Helga And Arnold Get Married? Here’s Where The ‘Hey Arnold’ Gang Are In 2015
Arnold stayed in Hillwood for most of his young adult years except for the year he took to travel around the world — just like his parents.
9 Things To Remember If You Feel Sad, Anxious, Or Lonely During The Holidays
Remember that you are capable of giving this time of year new meaning and new memories.
Why Do People Of Color Make Fun Of White People?
“If you want to tell people the truth, make them laugh, otherwise they’ll kill you.”
Sorry, But You Have To Stop Being A Pushover: 7 Times You Need To Stand Up For Yourself
Sometimes, the courageous thing to do is “walk away” or “let it go.” But sometimes that is nothing more than cowardice.
Just Breathe
“When life is challenging, how many of us forget to breathe?”
Dialogue: Here’s Why We Can’t Agree On Cultural Appropriation
There are simply some experiences that you and I will not “share” because of our differences.
9 Seemingly Minor But Ultimately Life-Changing Realizations I’ve Had In My Mid-20s
I like that I have big dreams, and failure and disappointment and defeat hasn’t taken away those dreams.
7 Everyday Struggles Of ‘Looking’ Like An Unapproachable Woman But Actually Being Really Friendly
People can be callous about how they treat you because they view you as emotionally distant or incapable of being hurt.
Some Thoughts On Prayer After The San Bernardino Shooting
In the end, whatever you think about prayer and politics, we still have a problem: we’re still killing each other.
Violence Is Normal
The world exists in a constant state of violence; it comes in many forms, and there is little to no escape.