Cut It Out

From the depths of depression to the heights of resilience, Sheila Paylan explores the transformative

power of darkness in our lives, and reveals how her darkest periods became the foundation for a life filled with purpose, healing and strength.

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Free Your Mind

Sheila Paylan

Aug 26, 2024

The global suppression of free speech is escalating, from U.S. campuses to authoritarian regimes. As

dissenting voices are silenced, the importance of defending freedom of expression grows, writes Sheila Paylan, not only to express ourselves, but to echo the voices of those who cannot.

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Beirut, Mon Amour

Sheila Paylan

Aug 12, 2024

In this evocative essay, Sheila Paylan reflects on Beirut's beauty despite Lebanon's struggles, and writes

of the resilient spirit of a nation that shares a deep, storied bond with Armenians, urging a reciprocal compassion and support in times of need.

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Cut It Out

Sheila Paylan

Jul 29, 2024

In today’s world of quick swipes and instant messages, ghosting is often seen as the

ultimate relationship sin. Sheila Paylan argues, however, that sometimes cutting ties without explanation is an act of self-respect, a necessary step in protecting our emotional well-being and reclaiming our narrative.

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On Matriotism

Sheila Paylan

Jul 15, 2024

Reflecting on a taxi ride in Yerevan, Sheila Paylan challenges the traditional masculine narrative of

national identity. In her next piece for "Unleashed", she explores a feminist reinterpretation of patriotism that celebrates nurturing values and champions women’s pivotal roles in shaping Armenia's society and future.

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Remember the Future

Sheila Paylan

Jul 1, 2024

Does “Never Forget” mean “Remember All the Time”? In her next piece for “Unleashed”, Sheila

Paylan challenges the collective, as well as personal and constant state of “Never Forget” and looks into maintaining a balance between remembering and letting go for a healthier outlook that helps us move onwards and upwards.

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Divided We Fail

Sheila Paylan

Jun 17, 2024

In her next piece for “Unleashed”, Sheila Paylan examines the deep divisions within the Armenian

nation and questions how such discord can exist when the shared goal is Armenia's protection and prosperity and emphasizes that internal strife weakens collective efforts.EV

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Birthday Witch

Sheila Paylan

Jun 4, 2024

“Embracing who we are frees us from the weight of other people’s judgments, allowing us

to live authentically and courageously—misunderstood, perhaps, but undeniably free,” Sheila Paylan writes in her next piece for “Unleashed” as another birthday approaches.

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