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Debunking Myths About Mental Health
I’ve been misunderstood most of my life. I’ve always felt different, and like I didn’t belong or fit in anywhere. Depression has been a heavy weight for me. To top it off, I…
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Finding Peace in Letting Go of the Past
I’ve held on to so many things in my life—old friendships that faded mistakes I couldn’t forgive myself for, and situations I thought I could fix if I just tried harder. I used to…
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The Power of Words: How Labels Shape Our Lives
Some words fade with time. They slip out of your memory. But then there are the ones that cling to you. Whether you want them to or not. Words that replay in your mind years later, in…
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A Taste of Florence: Opening an Italian Market and Café
If I were to open a shop, there’s no question what it would be. It’s a small, charming café and Italian market that brings the taste of Florence right into the heart of the…
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The Impact of Anticipation Anxiety
I don’t think I have one single moment that stands out when it comes to anticipation—because I deal with anticipation anxiety almost every day. It never fails. Even something as small as knowing…
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Discovering My Soul Flavor: The Duality of Sweet and Sour
If my soul had a flavor, it would be caramelized lemon. That perfect combination of: The kind of flavor that makes you stop for a second. It’s surprising. Maybe even a little misunderstood—but…
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Finding My Voice: A Blogger’s Story
When I first started this blog, I genuinely had no clue where I wanted to go with it. It’s been a desire of mine for a long time to start a blog. I…
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Coping with Emotional Spirals: Tools for Relief
I’ve had many moments throughout my life where I spiral out of control. Instead of facing my problems head on, I tend to absorb them. I lock them away into some compartment of my mind…
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Navigating Anxiety: My Journey to Healing
At the moment, I’m feeling very anxious. My heart is racing rapidly. My mind feels numbed. My body, tired. Nothing happened in particular today, it’s just something overwhelming came over me. My anxiety gets heavier as the…
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Rediscovering Creativity Through Struggles
When the Words Disappeared There was a time when an unbearable weight of depression landed on my shoulders. I’m not quite sure what triggered it, but it hit me like a ton of bricks. I…
