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…
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…
The Dangers of Perceiving Mental Health as a Fad
There are numerous posts of people talking about their anxiety, or how their OCD kicks in when things aren’t symmetrical. And I can’t help but wonder whether people are starting to use mental illnesses as synonyms for the feelings they…
Eating Disorders in the Black Community
Black girls don’t get eating disorders; a myth that has been perpetuated by media, fully embraced by all communities and fogged the lenses of health professionals. I remember sitting across from my psychiatrist when she informed me that I was…
Why Do I Have This Blog Anyway?
I don’t know. No really, I don’t know. I started blogging in 2014. Back then I just wanted to write so I switched my pen for the keyboard. I still had the dream of becoming a fulltime writer. I imagined…
