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Effortless.
I’ve spent most of my blogging existence documenting my quest to fall ridiculously, inconveniently, and agonizingly in love. So does this...
dearabi
Aug 23, 20202 min read
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Dear Simone.
Dear Simone, I’ve been dying to tell you how you’ve changed my life before even having life. How your eyes light up an entire universe...
dearabi
Mar 22, 20202 min read
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do not love a lovable woman.
Do not fall in love with a woman’s smile, and then get mad when people smile at her. Do not fall in love with a woman’s laugh, and then...
dearabi
Aug 9, 20191 min read
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A Woman’s Hurt.
I don’t know much, but I do know about a woman’s love. It’s selfless. Vast. Unconditional. Boundless. Passionate. Intense. Full. ...
dearabi
Jul 11, 20191 min read
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Ayesha, you know I want you so bad.
Some of you may have watched this Red Table Talk episode featuring the women of the Curry family, but my bet is more of you have seen...
dearabi
May 9, 20193 min read
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When Death Becomes Us.
When death becomes you, you will look back at old text conversations and replay the real ones in your head. And if you think hard enough,...
dearabi
Feb 4, 20192 min read
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“Behind every strong woman, are other strong women”
We are teachers. Scientists. Models. Mothers. Sisters. Best friends. Girlfriends. Wives. Grandmothers. Engineers. Fashion Designers....
dearabi
Mar 8, 20181 min read
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Year of the Butterfly.
Every year around the holidays, people take a moment to reflect on the last 300-something days of their life. If you’re like me, you’ll...
dearabi
Jan 2, 20182 min read
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Please Advise.
I never thought I was good at giving advice. I started this blog years ago to simply share stories. My stories, your stories, her...
dearabi
Dec 1, 20172 min read
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Broken Peaces.
I watched it happen. I watched as the cracks spread through her body like heroin flowing through your bloodstream. It started at the tips...
dearabi
Sep 28, 20172 min read
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Want Less, Need More.
Because the sex is good. Because we’re dumb AF. Because we don’t want to be alone. Because we hope that things will change. And finally …...
dearabi
Sep 25, 20171 min read
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Good, bad decisions.
I stared at my phone for almost 30 minutes before I finally sent the text. I took half an hour going back and forth with myself, adding...
dearabi
Sep 21, 20172 min read
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Woman to Woman.
After impatiently waiting for all my favorites shows to come back into rotation, I gave in and started watching Power. It’s not great,...
dearabi
Aug 11, 20172 min read
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“we repeat what we don’t repair”.
When your heart is broken, your first response is to mend it. This can be done in several ways. For some, it’s going out with...
dearabi
Jun 7, 20172 min read
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The Only Acception.
Gym. Yoga. Babies. Those were my go-to’s during a bad break up. They kept me distracted or entertained just long enough to pretend that...
dearabi
May 11, 20172 min read
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all these bridges, and i still can’t get over you.
i try. i think really hard about it too. all these bridges, and i still can’t get over you. i don’t even need to try. it’s right there...
dearabi
Nov 20, 20161 min read
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A Letter to my 21 Year Old Self.
Happy birthday you beautiful bitch! I bet you think you’re a big girl now don’t you? Well, I have good and bad news for you: you’re not...
dearabi
Sep 2, 20162 min read
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Nothing and Everything.
I have amazing friends. They’re beautiful, and talented. Thoughtful and funny. Smart, and cultured. Every now and then we’ll summon...
dearabi
Jun 17, 20163 min read
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The Walking Dead.
I’ve always thought the best way to get in shape is to get your heartbroken. Either you’re too sad to eat and so desperate to keep...
dearabi
Nov 13, 20152 min read
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