Alexa Xolen 
I remember the first time I tried to write about relationships, I felt completely stuck. I knew what relationships were friendships, family, love but every sentence I wrote sounded flat or overly simple. That was the issue I faced. I wanted my words to capture the depth, the complexity, and the joy of connecting with … Read more
I remember a time when joy felt like it belonged to everyone else, not to me. I was staying busy, doing what I was supposed to do, and smiling when needed, yet something inside me felt missing. I believed joy had to be loud and dramatic, something that arrived with perfect moments and big celebrations. … Read more
I still remember a phase in my life when I felt completely stuck. Every situation seemed confusing, like a crossword clue I kept reading again and again but could never understand. I was looking at everything from only one angle, and because of that, my personal perspective was holding me back. Then one day, I … Read more
I still remember a time when I was absolutely sure I was right, and everyone else was wrong. I looked at a situation and thought, this is just how things are. It did not occur to me that I was only seeing life through my own eyes, shaped by my fears, habits, and past experiences. … Read more
When I touched ice for the first time, I thought I knew what cold felt like but I was wrong. I still remember pulling my hand back quickly, surprised by how sharp and intense it was. Standing there, I realized ice isn’t just frozen water. It carries warning, distance, and a kind of silence that … Read more
When I first started paying attention to child development, I didn’t understand it in textbooks or theories I understood it through a moment that caught me off guard. I remember watching a child struggle with something simple, and I instinctively expected quick progress. But when that didn’t happen, I realized the problem wasn’t the child … Read more
I am talking to you directly, just like we are sitting together and sharing a real moment. I remember a time when I felt completely lost, unsure about my next step, because I did not know enough. I felt stuck, confused, and a little scared. In that phase, I realized that lack of knowledge was … Read more
You know, I remember the moment I realized I wanted true independence. I was tired of relying on others for decisions, tired of feeling held back by expectations that weren’t mine. It wasn’t easy I felt nervous, unsure if I could truly stand on my own but I knew I had to try. Taking that … Read more
I still remember the moment I first understood what real love looked like. It wasn’t loud or dramatic it was quiet, steady, and loyal, just like a swan gliding across calm water. As I’m talking to you right now, I want you to know this feeling didn’t come easily to me. I had seen love … Read more
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