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  Sometimes I wonder what love really feels like. Not just the word “love,” nor the title of being in a relationship, but the deep feeling that wraps you in warmth and makes you know, without a doubt, that you are cherished. It’s not that I haven’t felt love before, I have. I’ve known what it feels like to be wanted, cared for and held in a way that made my heart at peace. But that was a long time ago. The truth is, it’s been soo long since I last felt that kind of love, the kind I really want so badly. Now, I crave it. I think about it. I dream about it. But in reality, I don’t have it. My man is here, but the feeling is not. He doesn’t show it. He doesn’t make me feel it. And that’s the hardest part, because love isn’t only about being together, it’s about being seen, being valued, and being cared for in ways that touch the heart. Love should be more than promises, it should be presence. It should be more than “I love you”, it should be actions that prove those words are real. A ...

  “Life has its bright days and its heavy ones. We all know those moments when everything feels a little harder than it should. For me, I’ve learned to face them in my own quiet ways. On tough days, it's hard to keep moving forward. But deep inside, we have the strength to carry on. This strength is like a small flame that never goes out. Some days can feel like a weight on the chest or a cloud that follows you around. On those days, even small things may seem hard. I remind myself that it’s okay to feel this way, feelings come and go, and this too will pass.  The first thing I do is slow down. I stop rushing and give myself permission to rest, even if it’s only for a few minutes. Slowing down helps my thoughts become quieter and makes the next step feel easier. I turn to simple comforts that calm me. Listening to music, or sitting quietly. Small gentle actions helps think more clearly. Writing my thoughts out is one quiet way I let things out. It doesn’t fix everything, but i...