To Those I’ve Felt Animosity Towards:
Janzye
I’ve come to recognise the value in the challenges and lessons you’ve inadvertently provided me. Often, our dislike for someone stems from the discomfort their presence or actions evoke within…
February 2024
Unity in Focus: The Beauty Beyond Diversity
Shama (husband) and I were at a busy shopping centre earlier today, picking up a screen protector for his new phone. Over lunch at the food court, we watched a…
Echoes of Silence: Navigating Self-Doubt and Embracing Authenticity”
Life has shown me that staying silent comes at the cost of increasing self-doubt. The longer you remain silent, the more your self-doubt grows, and the more you let those…
What is Strength and Why Are We Obsessed To Look Strong?
Just a little gratitude log: I once preferred bigger men, thinking it made me feel “safe” and “protected.” What was I seeking protection from, though? And why did I feel…
[Dialogue OTD 08.02.2024]
While playing with the dogs in the backyard, I turned to Thud, our 5-year-old Kelpie, and said, “Thanks to the confusion and f*ck ups that I put you through for…
I Have No Close Friends And I Am Happier Than Ever. Is There Something Wrong With Me?
This topic has lingered in my thoughts for years, gaining clarity after a profound conversation with my husband a couple of days ago. Growing up, I was the kid everyone…
[Old Journal Entry] Revealing My Essence: The Odyssey of Empathy as My Superpower
Since my early years, I’ve harboured a steadfast belief: In every person I meet, I find a point of connection, not to centre the conversation around myself, but to discover…
[Old Journal Entry] Peeling the Layers of My Anxiety: Uncovering My Subconscious Turmoil
Before bed, a revelation hit me: silence spikes my anxiety. This realisation took me back to my childhood, cautiously tiptoeing around my father, filled with anxiety about when the next…
[Dialogue OTD 01.02.2024]
Without understanding pain, you don’t get to enjoy real happiness. The deeper you allow yourself to feel pain, the fuller your life gets. Embracement is earned. You don’t get to…