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self-love

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@Self-love

Love Yourself: Why I Choose to Put Myself First

I didn't always love myself. I didn't always know how to treat myself well. For a long time, I took a lot of crap and gave some men way too many chances. Every time I did this and gave someone the chance to disrespect…

March 8, 2018
Me in NYC at sunset
@Growth

My Top Seven Lessons Learned in 2017

Yup yup, it’s another list of top moments from 2017! As you know, ALCM is all about life lessons learned. So there was no way I could end 2017 without first looking back at some of the most important life lessons I learned this…

December 30, 2017
me in new york
@Relationships @Self-love

The First Anniversary of a Brand New Me

It was today, one year ago, that I made the uncomfortable decision to end things with my then boyfriend of seven years. Breaking up with him was the hardest thing to do, because it meant the end of one of the most important relationships…

October 20, 2017
ring on top of flowers
@Movies

A Vow of Happiness: My Movie Review of ‘With This Ring’

Imagine that your best girl friend is getting married. You just woke up from having a nightmare and realise that you slept with your ex after having too much to drink the night before. Then later, at the reception, you discover that he’s engaged…

April 19, 2017