Axel Alwan Articles

Dry Spell Diaries

I'm currently on a dry spell. It's not exactly involuntary, but it's also not something I'm thrilled about. To be clear, it’s not like I’ve sworn off casual relationships or short-term connections. I can do short-term if we're both on the same page. Hell, I’m even...

When Men Feel, We Retreat

I got my feelings hurt recently. It wasn’t dramatic. Nobody yelled. No doors slammed. Just a small sting, a quiet moment that hit a little too deep. There’s this girl. The kind that draws your in like a magnet. The type that makes you rethink how picky you thought you...

Immunity and the Martial Art of Self Defense

Ever wonder how your body fights off a nasty cold or flu? It's a highly organized and incredibly clever defense system that learns how to fight based on its experience. Every virus you encounter and every illness you overcome, is etched into your immune system’s...

Jagged Edges Never Fully Align

Prologue: Years ago, when my love was pure, I gave my heart to a girl. I was juggling a full-time job, leading student associations, volunteering, and studying – all to give her a good life. But when it mattered most, she turned her back. Something was said to set...