All Articles by
Johni B.
Who Are You in the Silence?
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Johni B.
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August 24th, 2021
Blaise Pascal once said, “All of humanity’s problems stem from man’s inability to sit quietly in a room alone.” This world is so full of noise and distractions, making it difficult to be alone with our thoughts. Personally, I love me some music. I find myself constantly craving to fill the room with music. Often…
To the Child from a Broken Home
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Johni B.
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June 29th, 2021
I know those wounds sting, maybe a little deeper as the years pass. As you grow in knowledge of what love is, how it saves, how it sacrifices; you may be hurting from the loss of it. Here are some obstacles I faced and the steps I took to overcome: 1. The pain can be…
Dealing With Long Distance Romance? Here’s Some Tips
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Johni B.
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May 9th, 2020
I’m currently in a long distance relationship with a really handsome and virtuous man. We were friends for a little over a year before we started dating and in our case, the foundation of our friendship has been such a blessing especially now that we are long distance. For the past few years I had…
It’s Not Me, It’s You
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Johni B.
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December 17th, 2019
If you’re a human with the capacity to love, then you have experienced betrayal. You have felt the words that people have spoken to you and believed them with all that you have. You have trusted those whom you once could rely. However, in one brief moment out of nowhere, they pulled the rug out…
If you aren’t yourself, then who are you
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Johni B.
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December 10th, 2019
Have you ever experienced someone making fun of the way you simply are? Maybe it’s the way you dress, talk, smile, laugh, or maybe you’ve been made fun of for the things you enjoy doing? Being disrespected can form hurtful wounds that may cause you to want to hide; not only from those who have…
Can We Talk?
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Johni B.
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June 4th, 2019
Have you ever really contemplated the reality that loving is a choice? It’s more than just a feeling, it’s more than wanting to be around someone because of attraction or similar interests. Loving is choosing the other, even when it’s difficult, even when it hurts. Love isn’t easy and often it can really hurt. It’s…
Guard Your Heart or End Up With a Broken One
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Johni B.
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April 2nd, 2019
Time and time again I was left with a broken heart, because I didn’t know how to guard it. We all have this innate desire and longing to be seen, heard, appreciated, and dare I say: noticed. I would find myself in deep relationships with the opposite sex, treating him like I was his girlfriend…
A Letter to the Men of God
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Johni B.
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March 7th, 2019
To all the men who swim against the tide, thank you. Your presence, your strength, and your loyalty give me hope. I apologize for the times I wanted to give up on you, for all the times when I believed that no good men existed. As a woman growing up in this culture, I’ve been…