Constructs, Systems, and the Unseen Foundations of Need
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Carried to the Ground: Navigating Kinship, Solitude, and the Middle Hearth
Dating is strict in the Kadazandusun Murut Rungus (KDMR) community in Sabah, Malaysia. The person I choose to be romantic and/or sexual with should also undergo a family assessment. Too much individuality or anything done solely by oneself is seen as betraying the family or leaving the family for
Unspoken Wounds: What I Couldn't Say About Coercion, "Love", and Lost Identity
"⚠︎ CW / Trigger Warning: Mentions of non-consensual sexual experiences, emotional coercion, sexual trauma, and domestic abuse." Why are we not allowed to practice sexual purity culture? Popular media implies I must have sex, must be attracted to anyone, must gaze at whom I am attracted to. But ironically, that
The Longing for Genuine Ground: Navigating Romance Beyond Performative Modern Dating
I really wish I had someone by my side to share my life with romantically. It has been six years since my last relationship, and going through that long stretch alone has made me realise just how much I miss having a real partner. I know very well that a
Investing in Creative Tools: Upgrading to a Dedicated CCD Camera Kit
After wanting one for years, I finally took the leap and ordered a dedicated CCD camera kit—complete with accessories and a 64GB SD card—from an official Mall seller. The total comes to RM250.00, with delivery scheduled for 12 September. This camera is an essential tool I have