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When Becoming a Ninja Felt Easier Than Grieving My Divorce

"I thought I was trying to become dangerous, desirable, and untethered. What I had actually been searching for was somewhere safe to land." The post When Becoming a Ninja Felt Easier Than Grieving My Divorce appeared first on RICE .

When Becoming a Ninja Felt Easier Than Grieving My Divorce

Imran Johri, a marketing strategist and father of three, found himself unable to process his grief after his first marriage ended. Instead, he turned to martial arts and serial dating in Kuala Lumpur, using these activities to appear composed and in control. At 31, Johri was lying in bed at 2 AM in an upscale apartment, staring at the ceiling, crying, and feeling overwhelmed by regret. He realized that his entire life was crumbling, and he felt powerless to do anything about it.

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