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The Price of Addiction
Alcohol abuse runs in my family. It seems like a curse passed down the generations. That said, I also struggled with substance abuse in my early adult life.
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Voices From The Valley Are Rising
"It's time to go to school, Lucy," a loud voice shouted. It was her mother, Mrs. Odhiambo, who realized that her daughter would be late for school. "The sun has risen and you're still snoring. You want to be a lazy girl?" she chided.
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Whispers To My Starry-Eyed Crush
I have always dreamed of visiting Dubai, the city of skyscrapers, luxury, and opportunity. I heard stories of how people from different countries and backgrounds found success and happiness in this cosmopolitan hub, and I found myself wanting to be one of them. That's why, in November of 2016, I decided to take a bold step and travel to Dubai from Kenya, where I was living, in search of a job.
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Dubai is Perfection for Princes
I have always dreamed of visiting Dubai, the city of skyscrapers, luxury, and opportunity. I heard stories of how people from different countries and backgrounds found success and happiness in this cosmopolitan hub, and I found myself wanting to be one of them. That's why, in November of 2016, I decided to take a bold step and travel to Dubai from Kenya, where I was living, in search of a job.
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From Fishing Village to SEO Wiz
I believe in the power of education and self-education. Buckle up, for this journey isn't just about SEO; it's about defying limitations, embracing the unknown, and proving that, with unwavering will, anything is within reach.
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The Color Of Far, Far Away That I Found In Peru
I had never traveled internationally or spoken any language other than English. Yet somehow, something so seemingly impossible became real. I was about to step out of my comfort zone and personally experience a giant leap of a trip outside of just pictures or videos on the internet.
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From Greasy Shop Floor To Cushy Office
Careers in the rough terrain of the automobile industry frequently scale amazing heights. In this dynamic industry, my journey encapsulates the spirit of growth and success – from a machine operator to an office administrator in new product development.
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Losing My Hero-in-Law
It all started in October 2022. Our peaceful lives were disrupted by a devastating diagnosis, like a riptide at the beach. My sister-in-law took Alberto, my father-in-law, to a cardiologist. Multiple tests revealed that he suffered from heart problems, and they recommended open heart surgery as soon as possible.
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Not Playing the Game: The Bitter Cost of My Youthful Resistance
In my 20 plus years of existence, I have learned two important lessons: (1) if you want to succeed, you have to play the game. (2) I am not good at playing the game. My life started out in the usual way, for a boy from a lower-middle class family in a Pakistani village. I grew up going to the village school and dreaming of joining the army. I never gave too much thought about the purpose of school or an education — I, like many of my classmates, never planned to study past the fifth or sixth grade.
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We Built La Familia
Maybe it was the traveling we always used to do. A family of six that would pile into a fire-engine red 1985 Chevy van, a vehicle that could easily hold a family of six. However, we would always load the van with all kinds of toys and goodies, so I imagined it looked like Santa's sleigh, filled with as much joy and happiness as he delivered on Christmas Eve.
