THE EXPRESSION

    Dear Young Lady, These days, it’s almost like the world expects every girl to have a boyfriend. Being single is seen as weird. Being a virgin? Even weirder. Say you’ve never dated, and they look at you like you’re broken. You might even hear the laughter or see the side-eyes. But don’t give in. Don’t bend under that pressure. Your body is sacred , and you deserve to treat it as such. You are not strange or backward for choosing to stay single. You’re not missing out. You’re simply choosing what works for you and there’s absolutely nothing wrong with that. It’s okay not to have a boyfriend. It’s okay not to follow the crowd. It’s okay to set boundaries and stick to them. You are not public property. You don’t have to give everyone access to your space, your heart, or your body. You get to choose who comes in and who stays out. So the next time someone shames you for standing your ground, stand even taller. Let them know this is your choice. You’re not judging anyo...

  It’s true you are tall. I can see you are handsome. You are endowed by heaven With beautiful legs like those of the gazelle And eyes as witty as the doves. Your skin colour is as perfect as the word PERFECT . Your accent entices everyone that hears you speak. You are the desire of many. Your beauty is captivating. Your bold chest and sound voice Break the resistance of the strongest woman. Your ivory skin, teeth as white as snow, Flawless skin and accent, Diamond-like set of teeth, or killer shape. I may not know how to command the crowd like you do. My charisma level may just be zero. Yet, I can’t be you. So, stop! Stop pointing at how short I am, How dark he is, how slim she looks, How timid they appear… Just stop telling us how inadequate you feel we are. How you think we can’t make it far, Because you’ve judged us dull and have raised the bar. Just stop dragging our names and toying with our self-esteem. We know we are more! We may not be as fast as ...

Maybe I'm shouting, but it’s only because something needs to be said, loud and clear: Introverts are not weak. There’s a lingering misconception that if someone isn’t loud, chatty, or constantly in the spotlight, then they must be dull… awkward… or even incapable. But nothing could be further from the truth. Not everyone was made to be the life of the party. Some were created to bring light from the shadows; quietly, powerfully. Just as every person has a unique race, colour, or fingerprint, we also have unique temperaments. Introverts are not defective extroverts; they are whole individuals with rich inner worlds. Studies show that many of the world’s greatest creatives and innovators are introverts—people who thrive behind the scenes, away from the noise. People who sat with books played with instruments, built worlds in their minds, and crafted beauty out of silence. If introverts were weak, they wouldn’t have created inventions, written timeless poetry, composed symphonies, or ...