Mental Health and Self-Care
15 posts
When I was in sixth grade, a boy bullied me relentlessly because of my ethnicity. The bullying, rooted in racism, left deep scars on me that took years to heal. This is the story of how I learned forgiveness and letting go, how to accept myself, and finally break free from the pain that shaped
For years, I longed for a role model who could guide me toward becoming a confident, empowered woman. I envisioned someone like Wonder Woman—strong, fearless, and wise. I dreamt of a mentor who would take me under her wing and help me embody all the qualities I admired in others. But despite meeting many inspiring
In my journey of self-discovery, I’ve come to recognize a powerful truth: answers come when you listen to yourself. Recently, I had a revelation that was a game-changer. It wasn’t the first big insight I’ve had, but this one felt different—deeper, more freeing. Let me share how I got to this point and what it
Runaway thoughts often lead to overwhelming emotions. For many of us, managing and understanding your emotions can feel like an uphill battle—especially when some emotions seem to linger longer than welcome. But here’s the truth: your emotions are not your enemy. They’re messengers. In this post, we’ll walk through the first step to understanding your
This morning, I was talking to my therapist about why I keep giving myself excuses for not starting my blog. He pointed out that it’s my programming—those old beliefs and fears—that are stopping me from taking that step. Fear of rejection, fear of abandonment, and the thought that someone might not like what I write
