Welcome!
Welcome to my corner of the internet, where I share my thoughts, reflections, and musings on the issues that matter most to me. I write about everything from mental health and the changes I’d love to see in education, to my personal growth experiences, climate action, sustainable living, and social justice. Writing is my way of making sense of the world, often through stream-of-consciousness style. My hope is that, through my writings, you might find something that teaches, inspires, or empowers you in your own journey.
And if you’re looking for a little ray of sunshine to get you through your day, visit my page with lots of positive affirmations!
I not only love writing about my own experiences and perspectives, I love sharing others’ inspiring stories, too. Please visit my Unshared Stories page below, where I share stories of personal growth, resilience, and overcoming challenges, including experiences with mental health, racism, and sexism. I promise these stories will open your eyes to new perspectives.
Dear Dalia
When I think of you, I think of courage, fearlessness, bravery, and your contagious adventurous spirit. You inspired me in ways I can’t even fully put into words.
Lost in the ‘Shoulds’: Navigating Self-Doubt and Finding My Own Path
My palms get sweaty and my heart beats faster instantly. I should…I should…I should be this far in life… I should have this type of job…I should…I should…
2024: The Year That Shifted My Perspective on Life
2024 was a year of contrasts—full of challenges that often felt overwhelming, but also moments of growth and clarity that made the struggle worth it. Sometimes, you have to look a little harder to see the beauty in the process.
Anxiety: A Hidden Battle — What I’ve Learned This Year About Managing My Anxiety
This past year, my health anxiety hit an all-time high. I was overwhelmed by a constant barrage of scary, bizarre, and frustrating symptoms… with my nervous system on the edge and emotional breakdowns piling up, it felt like I was just barely holding it all together.
The Stage as a Refuge: How Theater Became My Path to Healing
The stage is where I feel most fulfilled, and this beautiful community has shown me just how important it is to be there for one another. I’m incredibly grateful to have theater back in my life. The love, support, and inspiration I found doing this show is something I will carry with me forever.
What truly makes us beautiful
All around the world today, people have a certain perceived idea of what the definition of beauty is. Our vision of beauty has been ultimately fogged by the enormous amount of media that fills our lives.
The Problem with Thin, White, Cis, Able Bodied People Posting Body Positive Pictures
The body positivity movement was made for people with marginalized bodies; those who have been discriminated against for their body…If your body is already widely accepted by society, then you do not need body positivity.
New Year, Same Inherent Value and Potential
2020 was a year of learning, healing, growing and immense change. It was a year of reflection and gratitude. I am so incredibly grateful to have also formed so many connections and friendships via my recovery account.
There’s Nothing Romantic about a Mental Illness
When will the film industry stop using mental illness as a romantic trope? Romanticizing mental illness is a huge problem in the media industry, because it sets all these expectations and it fails to show how hard it really is to live with mental illnesses.
To Recover, I Had To Break The Mold
Coming from a person who has been nothing but a people pleaser for a fourth of her life, it took me so long to realize and understand that being liked by others does not mean anything if you don’t like yourself.
Can you really be “high functioning” with an eating disorder?
Living life in an ED is a very slippery slope. EDs thrive off of false highs and distorted realities. You think you’re fine.