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“I’m NOT fine.”

My second round of fertility treatment failed. It failed, and I was not fine. Rage, anger, jealousy, heavy regret, hopelessness, sadness, darkness, an overwhelming sense that no matter how much I gave, this lifelong dream would never come true. I am an expert in...
Paper cuts

Paper cuts

” You’re oversensitive.” ” You’re too insecure.” ” You’re just socially awkward.” ” You’re weak.” ” You make me like this” ” You should be glad I...

Broken Friendship

Broken Friendship

You told me I could trust you, you said that we were friends. You put your arm around me and saw life through my lens. You knew about my struggles,...

I am Fucking Beautiful

I am Fucking Beautiful

“YOU’RE OVER SENSITIVE!” When someone I loved so profoundly looked at my tears with anger and spoke those words, it felt like something broke inside...

Dear Brothers and Sisters

Dear Brothers and Sisters

Dear brothers and sisters, We all recognise that we are amidst a pandemic, we see the risks, we feel our current limitations, and many of us are...

Laughter Is Self Care

Laughter Is Self Care

It took a long time, but I finally know myself very well, and I am fully aware that if I don’t set an intention to be playful and to laugh, I simply...

Self Care and Stress

Self Care and Stress

Clenched teeth, racing heart, body aching from muscles that won’t sit still. Mind firing around a tangled web of thoughts and no solution in sight....

Rebel Morning Rituals

Rebel Morning Rituals

Your morning rituals will ultimately dictate your feelings throughout your day. You could create a morning that takes care of some core human needs...