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Since the end of last year, I’ve been navigating difficult emotions such as jealousy, grief, and shame, and trying to understand where they come from. In this reflection, I explore

There’s a quiet kind of pain in being the one who is never chosen; the one who learns to shrink, to settle, to accept less just to feel seen. This

As I turn 35, I’m realising that healing doesn’t always look like answers. Sometimes it looks like beginning again; learning yourself slowly, honestly, without judgement. I’m unlearning the idea that strength

I used to believe that being good would save me; that obedience, kindness, and quiet endurance would lead me to peace. But life has taught me otherwise. Goodness doesn’t guarantee

Ageing is strange. One day you’re young and carefree, the next you’re the adult making decisions that shape lives. Lately I’ve been realising how quickly time has moved, and with

At 22, I was convinced I wouldn’t live past 25. I prepared for the end with quiet determination, arranging my life as if it were a countdown. But life, in

Recently, I watched a video by StephCo, a YouTuber known for her thoughtful commentary. In this particular video, she was reflecting on pretty privilege—the idea that those deemed conventionally attractive

It’s interesting how many of us struggle to celebrate ourselves. We hold back, worried that celebrating will come across as vain, as if acknowledging our own success will outshine someone

Yoghurt-coated cranberries made me realise that I might have a sugar problem. Last night, I had the bright idea to rearrange my kitchen cupboards. As I laid the items on

When I realised I was moving to UK, I got so excited. I couldn’t wait to ride in the famous double-decker buses and take Instagram worthy pictures in the red