Work-Life Balance
by Rougayyah J
As the school year begins to come to an end, many are preparing for summer internships, employment, programs […]
What Are You Grateful For Today? A Reflective Piece About Gratitude
by Rougayyah J
Gratitude. The act of showing appreciation and feeling thankful. I have heard this term many times growing […]
The Power of Perception
by Anonymous
Image source: https://youmatter.world/en/perception-worldview-sustainability-climate/
I have a theory about well adjusted people, people with good mental health. I believe that they demonstrate amazing self regulation when it comes to their perception and interpretation. Some emotions are […]
Meaning Of Semi-Colon
by Eden A
TW- mental illness, suicide
The semi-colon isn’t just a punctuation mark, but it marks that the author’s story is not over yet and there is still more to tell. This shows the […]
Travel Pt. 1 – A Journey Through Life & Self-Discovery
by Rougayyah J.
Wanderlust – a strong desire to travel according to definition. For as long as I can remember, I was always fascinated by the idea of visiting new places, seeing unique sites and experiencing a completely different life. The thrill of the […]
Childhood Trauma Shaping Adulthood
by Eden A
Trauma refers to psychological and emotional stress to a specific event that may be triggering. It’s characterized by fear and can range from a traumatic event. When an individual is going through trauma it can impact thoughts and behaviors. There are […]
My Butterfly Tattoo
by Eden A
It was a Saturday in the afternoon of April, 22nd 2023.
I packed my bag with a water bottle, keys, and phone and rushed out the door. I was scared to take public transit alone but wanted to face my fears. My co-worker couldn’t […]
I Cleaned My Room
by Rougayyah J
I finally cleaned my room for the first time in weeks! For some, it might be a mundane usual chore but for me, it was revolutionary.
I often find myself in a sort of emotional rut every now and then. Whether […]
Learning to Look in the Mirror Again
by Anonymous
My whole life, well until I was about 19, I had perfect skin. I am not trying to brag, I am trying to establish that skin was not something I lay awake at night contemplating. If anything, I rarely thought about my […]
Navigating Mental Health as a South Asian Immigrant
by Alisha H.
Image source: https://assembly.malala.org/stories/why-we-dont-talk-about-mental-health-in-pakistan
As a first-generation immigrant, I considered vulnerability a weakness. “Log kia kahen kay?” my parents would caution me in Urdu, our native language. “What will people say?”
At the risk of disappointing […]
