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You Aren’t Weak, You’re Just Tired
I have been seeing a lot of articles about people committing suicide for one reason or another. Doctors because they are depressed that...
Olyvia Miles
Aug 16, 20204 min read
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Rebellion
Do you hear me now? All it took was fires being set, cars being turned over. A little glass breaking of businesses, and traffic...
Olyvia Miles
May 31, 20203 min read
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Perfect Storm
This was a perfect storm. People haven’t been able to move about as they normally would and three unarmed black people killed, two by...
Olyvia Miles
May 30, 20203 min read
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Bothersome
In 2018, I started journeys to figure out who I was. I started this work in 2015, but in 2018 I really focused on certain areas that were...
Olyvia Miles
May 30, 20203 min read
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Emotionally Naked
How many people can say they can be emotionally naked all the time? I know I cannot. I embarked on a journey because I had no idea of who...
Olyvia Miles
May 30, 20202 min read
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This Can't Be Life ... Who Am I?
I saw this meme that said, 'Consider for a moment that what you call your “personality” is actually just a composite of habits and...
Olyvia Miles
Sep 9, 20195 min read
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The Realities of My Mental Health
At the end of the day, I’m drained of all my positive energy. I’m exhausted from all the smiling and being cordial to those I meet.
Olyvia Miles
Jul 1, 20194 min read
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I Never Told but I Should Have
I was reminded this past Mother’s Day weekend that not all mothers give a good got damn about the children they birthed. I’ve read...
Olyvia Miles
May 17, 20197 min read
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Introspection
I took an unscheduled break from writing. I would start writing and stop several times, but never finished any of my thoughts. During my...
Olyvia Miles
Mar 30, 20192 min read
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Suicidal Tendencies
Dating someone who is depressed and suicidal is very daunting. You never know whether the next thing you say or do will be the last thing...
Olyvia Miles
Dec 20, 20183 min read
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Shame
This is going to be a very candid and open look into my life. Typically, this is something that has to be asked of me, but this is a rare...
Olyvia Miles
Nov 12, 20183 min read
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Cosby Sentence, Kavanaugh Accused Again
I purposely took my time to post anything concerning Bill Cosby and his 3-10 year sentence for rape, as well as saying anything for...
Olyvia Miles
Sep 28, 20185 min read
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Kaepernick’s Silent Protest
I wrote Kaepernick’s Silent Protest on 23 September 2017. I had not watched NFL football the season before at all and the 2015 season I...
Olyvia Miles
Sep 10, 20184 min read
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Baby Steps on My Journey
"A journey of a thousand miles begin with a single step." ~ Lao Tzu I’ve always heard the saying that “life is a journey”, but I never...
Olyvia Miles
Aug 27, 20184 min read
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I Forgive You...Not So Fast
Forgiveness, the act of forgiving. In Black society, we’ve seen where Black families have given a press conference and someone from the...
Olyvia Miles
Jul 29, 20185 min read
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Doing It Alone
You don't have to go through this alone. I hear this phrase over and over again. My response is always thanks for the offer, if I need...
Olyvia Miles
Jul 19, 20181 min read
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I’m Seriously Afraid
With these slaps on the wrist sentences for rapist, I don’t feel safe. No matter how many #metoo declarations are made, until we are no...
Olyvia Miles
Jun 26, 20181 min read
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Safe Spaces
Safe Spaces. Some of you may understand what I’m talking about, some of you won’t. Safe spaces are imperative for our growth and mental...
Olyvia Miles
Jun 26, 20182 min read
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The Cos
Bill Cosby was found guilty of three counts of aggravated indecent assault yesterday (26 April 2018). When I initially heard this, I was...
Olyvia Miles
Jun 26, 20183 min read
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March for Our Lives or Theirs
I have been letting this marinate for a few days. I needed to make sure I formulated my thoughts correctly, only because I know I'm going...
Olyvia Miles
Jun 26, 20183 min read
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