Arfa

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Arfa

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Social Issues

The Old Chair

Why aren't new things built to last?

Arfa
May 15, 2024
an old rocking chair in an attic
Mental health and wellbeing

Body and Mind

To those who never learned to suffer out loud

Arfa
Apr 4, 2024
young black woman standing on a street facing the camera
Relationships

Beyond

To growing up and finding our own paths

Arfa
Jan 29, 2024
road into the mountains
Mental health and wellbeing

Apathy

A poem for those whose childhoods don't easily transition into adulthood.

Arfa
Jan 22, 2024
lighthouse at sunset

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Relationships

The Three Types of Friendship I Learned to Name

Naming the difference between connection and convenience changed how I see friendship — and myself.

AtypAlly
Aug 13, 2026
Three young adults laughing together.
Current events

The Hidden Cost of Sports Betting Nobody Talks About

A brief look at the hidden psychological, financial, and social costs of sports betting in modern society.

Sharjeel Ibrahim
Aug 10, 2026
An American team basketball player shoots in a full stadium.
Social Issues

Why Does Viral Food Seem Intentionally Made "Unhealthy"? Getting to Know Hyper-Palatable Foods

The scientific secret behind the thick chocolate outside a Dubai chewy cookie, ooey-gooey pizza mozzarella, and the viral spicy noodles that keep our brains coming back for more!

nutristic
Aug 6, 2026
A toasted cheese sandwich being pulled apart on a blue background.
Hobbies and interests

John, Paul, George, Ringo, and Adrienne from Brooklyn: How Fangirls Saved The Music Industry

Examining the role of fangirls in the music industry.

agriffiths
Aug 4, 2026
A photograph of a Beatles mural. The top half shows the Beatles on Abbey Road and the bottom half displays their faces.