Embracing the Contradictions: A New Chapter in My Writing Journey

adoyo molla
2 min readJul 7, 2024

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Photo by Casey Horner on Unsplash

Dear readers,
Today marks a new beginning in my writing journey, and I'm excited to share it with you. For years, I've felt like a walking contradiction – someone who doesn't quite fit into the neat categories society often creates for us. And you know what? I've come to realize that's not just okay; it's something to celebrate.
This realization has sparked a shift in my focus as a writer. Moving forward, my articles will center on one core theme:

being unapologetically yourself.

Why this topic? Because I believe that our uniqueness, our quirks, and yes, even our contradictions, are what make us truly remarkable. Yet too often, we try to sand down our edges to fit in, to meet expectations that aren't our own.
In the coming weeks and months, expect to see content that:

  • Challenges societal norms and expectations
  • Provides strategies for embracing your authentic self
  • Explores the balance between individuality and connection
  • Offers support for those who feel they don’t quite "fit in"
  • Celebrates the beauty of being a multi-faceted, complex human being

This isn’t about rebellion for rebellion’s sake. It’s about finding the courage to be true to yourself while still approaching the world with kindness and empathy. It’s about building genuine connections and healthy relationships without compromising who you are at your core.
To my long-time readers, thank you for being part of this journey. And I hope this new trajectory will still be of service to you. If not, there will be no hard feeling of you choose to not be a part of the tribe. I wouldn’t want to be a “spam” in your space.

To newcomers, welcome! Whether you’ve always felt a bit "weird" or you’re just starting to question the status quo, I hope my words will resonate with you and provide practical help along the way.
Let’s embrace our contradictions, celebrate our uniqueness, and learn to live authentically – together.
Here’s to being unapologetically ourselves!
XO,

adoyo molla

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