Tag: self-respect

December 16, 2024
Private: Borderline

Borderline

In Kirants, a small village on Armenia’s northeastern border, ancient monasteries, a school with a bomb shelter, and a military base coexist. Sheila Paylan explores the physical and emotional boundaries that define security, identity and resilience in a fragile landscape.

July 29, 2024
Sheila Paylan, Cut It Out

Cut It Out

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.