Have you ever wondered why certain words are spelt or pronounced the way they are even though it doesn't seem logical? I was often confused as well until I stumbled on a lecture about etymology. Etymology is the study of the origin of words and how their meanings have changed throughout history. I found this … Continue reading Words Hurt as Well as Sticks and Stones (Part I)
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Generational Curses 102: Parenting Styles
This post was inspired by a video I saw on Instagram which talks about "Post Traumatic Slave Syndrome." It gives a brief explanation about why parents (descendants of slaves) behave the way they do. I found it quite insightful and helped me understand why I experienced certain things growing up as a child. It's no … Continue reading Generational Curses 102: Parenting Styles
The SAD Months
I have been MIA for a week, and I couldn't be bothered. For those who know me; I am positive, productive, passionate and organised. I feel lethargic and want to sleep all the time. I usually feel this way around winter; when there is less daylight, and it's cold. I thought I was going crazy, … Continue reading The SAD Months
Generation Curses 101
During my introspection, the term ‘generational curse’ appeared a lot in my feed. It seemed like an entirely new concept as I couldn’t recall anyone speaking about it growing up. I did my research, but it was quite hard to find a proper definition. Based on what I read, I came up with this explanation. … Continue reading Generation Curses 101
