Healing From Trauma: How I Discovered the Roots of My Codependency
I took on roles not meant for a child, like parenting my parents, calming everyone, and sacrificing myself on the altar of appeasement.
My Uncle Died by Suicide and I Don’t Want You To
A few years ago, my uncle took his own life.
Wild Existence: No Longer Shrinking Myself
I shrunk to be digestible, but I’m not meant to be consumed.
Find Your Own Words
When I was growing up, there was no word for what I was experiencing.
Then I Keep Holding On To Nettles
"I have to admit what I never wanted to admit. I am addicted."
What I Want You To Know When I’m in a Crisis
I probably won’t say, “I’m in a mental health crisis right now” with some laid-out spreadsheet of exactly what I need.
Echoes of the Anthem: What Black History Means to Me
Today, as a Black immigrant in the United States, these words hold an even deeper meaning.
The Color of Pain: Suicide and Seeing Beneath the Exterior
Self-Love is Anything But Easy
What about one of the most important relationships we’ll ever engage in? Our relationship with ourselves.
A Shift in Perspective
If I let it, anxiety will leech all of the color out of me one lie at a time until I can barely stand to be in my own mind.
What to Say to Someone Going Through a Hard Time
Sometimes, your presence and willingness to listen are the most comforting things you can offer.
Ketamine and Everything but the Kitchen Sink
I was desperate, rightfully so, to save my own life.
