I wake around 5:30am every morning.  Sometimes earlier.  It feels calm that early.  As if nothing is wrong.  Silence feels like a blanket.  As time

When we were born, we should have been taught about ourselves.  Our parents should have asked ‘who are you?’ before they asked, “is this your

I am finally understanding why blanket statements such as grief lasts forever are hurtful.  These statements hijack the truth of what it really means to

I wonder, are we born people pleasers?  Or do we become them later on, trying to avoid pain.  Pain of any kind. Disappointment.  Being ignored

I struggle when people unexpectedly put things on my plate.  Balancing my own daily chores is more than enough.  When one more thing is added

If only we were told from the start that we were imperfect.  That we could not strike the right cord unless we tried many times. 

Oh, dear world. I know you are crying. I know you are suffering. I know you are feeling stuck. Imprisoned. Helpless. During this virus outbreak.

In many ways, I feel like I can see your everyday life even more clearly than before.  It is almost as if I have a

Something has been on my mind for a few days now.  I know you have seen the comments made on social media about how we

There will be arguments.  Disagreements. Misunderstandings.  And above all, loss of friendships and relationships during this time.  You will say angry things to people you

I have to be honest.  When self isolating started to take place, it kind of felt a little familiar.  But it took me a few