On My Mind
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Unpluged to Plug In: No Longer Here For The Likes
I’m not here for the likes. I’m unplugging from the noise to reconnect with what matters — truth, self, and spirit. This isn’t just about social media burnout. It’s a reclamation. A reminder that I was never meant to be filtered, boxed, or understood. I came to be felt — fully.
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Beyoncé’s Love for Blue Ivy Healed Something In Me.
I didn’t grow up knowing what a mother’s love looked like. But through Cowboy Carter — through every song, performance, and moment between Beyoncé and Blue — I witnessed a love so deep, it began to heal the parts of me that thought they’d never be seen.
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Crybaby
They told me I lost my leg to cancer. But the truth is—it was neglect. For most of my life, I believed what I was told. I had cancer, yes—but the disease didn’t take my leg. The ignored cries, dismissed symptoms, and outright negligence did. This is the story they never told. And the one…
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The True Cost of Traveling
Sorry about the silence. I had every intention of sharing a story about one of my recent nights here in Thailand (and I still will), along with updates on how this journey of travel and growth has been going. But life, as it often does, got in the way. I’d be lying if I said…
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Songkran & What it Gave Me
Songkran is Thailand’s New Year festival — a vibrant, three-day-long celebration known for its wild, joyful water fights. When I first heard about it, I honestly didn’t think much of the scale. I thought, “Okay, so there’s a water fight you can participate in… cool, I’ll just skip it.” Easy. But after connecting with other…
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From Dreams to Reality: Celebrating My 33rd Birthday in Ko Tao
Today/Tonight [depending on where you are], is the eve of my 33rd birthday. Thirty-three years of life, of being me And while the beginning may not have been the easiest, it gave me exactly what I needed to become who I am today—alive, thriving, and full of gratitude. For that, I’m deeply thankful. I remember…
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New Year, New Plans!
Happy New Years Folks! While we are a few days into the new year I still wanted to ensure I put time aside to share my thoughts about this upcoming years, and some goals I am hoping to achieve. Obvously the start of this blog is marking the start of someting new in my life,…
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Welcome to my Blog
Hello, world! My name is Christine, though some of you may know me as Abena. I’m in my early 30s and currently live in Accra, Ghana, but I’m originally from the US. After spending most of my life in the States, navigating health battles and the complexities of everyday life, I decided it was time…
Authentically Christine 