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The Process of Self-Acceptance: Flaws and Strengths
There are so many things that I’m learning to accept about myself. I went so long ignoring my authenticity because it didn’t quite fit the vision I saw in others. For most of my life,…
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Finding Yourself Again Through Creative Hobbies
I’ve recently uncovered some hobbies I used to enjoy before a major depressive episode took hold. For a long time, I wasn’t interested in doing anything. I didn’t care (but deep down, I…
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Life’s Unexpected Twists: Lessons from a Late Bloomer
Growing up, I didn’t think I was that far off from societal standards in terms of achieving milestones. I mean, being a kid and all, your hopes and dreams are still intact, and you…
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Discovering What Brings Me Peace
Peace is something that’s been difficult for me to come by. I’ve always been a very stressed out and anxious person, taking everything to heart. I always feel like things are my fault.…
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5 Things to Stop Saying Yes To for Self-Care
For a long time, the word “yes” rolled off my tongue far too easily. It wasn’t because I wanted to do every single thing people asked of me, it was because I was too…
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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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Imagining Life in an Alternate Universe
I often wonder what my life would look like if everything had gone differently. I might think about it too much to be quite honest. My mind is filled with all of the what ifs. What…
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Embracing Light: A Journey of Awakening
It was a sudden moment. A great awakening. On a morning where the weight didn't sit quite as heavy on my chest. The darkness consumed me, But the light— It crept in anyway.…
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The Joy of Everyday Curiosity and Exploration
I’ve always been a curious person. I’m very intrigued by the world around me, and what to know as much as possible. I’m always wondering: How does that work?Why is it built that way?What does…
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Learning to Love Myself: Overcoming Inner Criticism
Some days, it feels like I’m only just beginning. After a lifetime of pretending—of masking, people-pleasing, trying to be what the world expected—I’m realizing I don’t really know myself at all. Or maybe I do,…
