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Unwanted and Not Welcomed

Posted on May 16, 2012 by Phuc

One of the hardest things in life to experience is the feeling of being unwanted or not welcomed by the presence of others.  It can happen in the midst of making friends, building relationships (or being in one), and finding … Continue reading →

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Surviving the U.S. – “The American Dream”

Posted on March 12, 2012 by Phuc

The media seems to over fantasize the definition of “The American Dream” into glitz and glamour that doesn’t necessarily always play out to the reality that exists in the United States.  There seems to be this misconception that as soon … Continue reading →

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Don’t End Up In a Body Bag

Posted on February 9, 2012 by Phuc

Don’t end up in a body bag this Valentine’s Day or ever. Sometimes I trust people too much not suspecting that they’re harmless at all and assuming that they just want to be friends. There were a lot of close … Continue reading →

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Just Because I’m Skinny Doesn’t Mean I’ll Eat Everything

Posted on January 2, 2012 by Phuc

There’s a lot of media coverage discussing being overweight, dieting, and so on but not many about being a healthy underweight. I am considered “underweight” but “athletic” according to the BMI scale. So when I’m out and I turn down … Continue reading →

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Emptiness

Posted on December 27, 2011 by Phuc

If there is a word to describe how I’ve been feeling lately, emptiness would be it.  I’ve been through a lot, more than one would know, and after the most recent years of my life, I’m feeling empty, and a … Continue reading →

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Time Does Not Heal Hurt

Posted on November 6, 2011 by Phuc

I came to the conclusion that time does not really mend or heal hurt and pain, it just desensitizes it. It really hit me especially this year when I was unexpectedly faced with multiple memory lanes with different people. It’s … Continue reading →

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Controlled by Passive Aggressiveness

Posted on September 14, 2011 by Phuc

I came to a realization that I have been letting others’ passive aggressiveness control me again and I am disappointed in myself for falling for it again. Is this or could this be happening to YOU too without realizing it? … Continue reading →

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I Would Sacrifice My Happiness For You

Posted on August 22, 2011 by Phuc

Friends, Family, Significant Others (boyfriend, girlfriend, spouse), children, etc.  We all want what’s best for those we care about and we may give a lot, give up a lot or compromise for them even if it means “giving up” our … Continue reading →

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How Do (or Did) You Deal With Abuse?

Posted on August 4, 2011 by Phuc

After watching Jaycee Dugard’s interview about her terrible 18 year kidnapping, other survivor’s stories, and years of hearing stories from friends’ abuse from people they know and being involved 1st hand with some situations myself, I thought I should write … Continue reading →

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Rejection

Posted on March 27, 2011 by Phuc

No one wants to be rejected, but many run into situations where they feel rejected, and unfortunately go on in life believing that they are a “reject.”  Challenges in life, asking someone out on a date, job interviews, family approval, … Continue reading →

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