On Jealousy, Shame, and the Life I Thought I’d Have
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 what these feelings mean, how they shape us, and how…
There Is No Reward for Being Good
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 happiness. Sometimes it just leaves you lonely, overlooked, and exhausted…
Mourning the Lost Twenty Something and Choosing to Live the Next Chapter
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 that realisation comes a quiet grief — grief for the…
I Died at 25 — and It Saved My Life
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 its strange, unpredictable way, had other plans. At 25, half…
The Weight of Being Invisible: How Childhood Shapes Self-Worth
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 are often treated better, given more opportunities, and seen through…
Beyond the Postcards: The Unfiltered Reality of My UK Life
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 telephone booths. I was going to be a London girlie…
