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Elle Aptitude

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I loved a narcissist, and I walked away without ever looking back.

The thing is, I know about narcists, I learned them, studied them, learnt their skills and tactics I got a Phd in narcisim and vowed to…

Oct 14, 2024

I loved a narcissist, and I walked away without ever looking back.

Oct 14, 2024

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Healing My Childhood Trauma: 4 Powerful Steps to Reclaiming Myself

I am on a deeply transformative, decade-long journey to heal the wounds of my inner child — scars left by years of psychological…

Dec 14, 2024

Healing My Childhood Trauma: 4 Powerful Steps to Reclaiming Myself

Dec 14, 2024

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I refuse to let my deep-seated, all-consuming need to be loved by a man control my life!

I remember the first time I tried to end my own life. I was just 8 years old.

Nov 9, 2024

I refuse to let my deep-seated, all-consuming need to be loved by a man control my life!

Nov 9, 2024

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I never wanted kids, but I never thought I will have an abortion.

I didn’t realize it will be the 5 seconds I will regret for the rest of my life. I don’t regret terminating it, I regret having to be in…

Jan 16, 2021

I never wanted kids, but I never thought I will have an abortion.

Jan 16, 2021

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My father is a paedophile.

That horrifying truth shattered everything I believed. And worse still, my mother knew. She knew and said nothing.

Oct 7, 2024

My father is a paedophile.

Oct 7, 2024

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My Sister Is Having a Baby, and I’m Devastated

Before you rush to judge me, please, hear me out

Jan 17

My Sister Is Having a Baby, and I’m Devastated

Jan 17

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Know Thyself, Heal Thyself

My “Uncle” Kissed Me: I Was 14

It happened repeatedly, even with my parents nearby, and I didn’t realise it was wrong.

Jan 14

My “Uncle” Kissed Me: I Was 14

Jan 14

Men are NOT natural protectors, providers or leaders: Be the Man You Want to Marry

Ever thought about being the man you want to marry? Before you scoff, consider this: all those supposedly “male” qualities — protection…

Oct 26, 2024

Men are NOT natural protectors, providers or leaders: Be the Man You Want to Marry

Oct 26, 2024

3 steps on how to love your dark skin within the black community: “love yourself” they said…

Who on earth said those word? Because honestly, it is easier said than done. How do you even start loving yourself?

Feb 12, 2021

3 steps on how to love your dark skin within the black community: “love yourself” they said…

Feb 12, 2021

My best friend doesn’t want children and I envy her.

I feel like I married my husband for the wrong reasons.

Feb 1, 2021

My best friend doesn’t want children and I envy her.

Feb 1, 2021

Elle Aptitude

Elle Aptitude

she/her

I'm a writer sharing my journey of healing from childhood trauma, reclaiming my strength, and embracing self-love to inspire others on their own paths to peace.

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