*This is the script of the above audio journal found in my YouTube channel Sexual assault and rape. As someone who talks openly about difficult topics, I’ve had the privilege…
The kind of conversations I have with myself, or with Shama (my husband), tend to circle around similar themes—self-sabotage, control, and how our subconscious behaviours often steer the ship without…
In the video linked above, you’ll see a casual conversation between me and my husband, Shama, where we talk through the emotions that came up after he got a text…
14th July 2024 – a shower moment For the past two years, I’ve harboured so much resentment and anger towards my mom. She was someone I loved, pitied, and felt…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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