mental health
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Closure Unromanticized
“It’s not a big deal!,” he said. I was sharing a difficult experience, one where someone’s aggressive tone and behavior really shook me. That was the response I got. I started trembling, trying to restate my words, and all I… Continue reading
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Finding Rhythm: Dear September…
“September is the other January.” — Gretchen Rubin You see, I’ve been immersed in narrative poetry in my recent posts. Yet a growing worry began to settle in me—what if I could no longer paint with words? What if I had lost… Continue reading
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Reluctant leader
When leadership finds you “Some leaders are born, some leaders are made.” This quote was never my favorite and nothing about it interests me. It never spoke to me or sparked any interest. I grew up in a super competitive… Continue reading
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Green Sleeve
A Story of Retrieval Have you ever lost something only to rediscover it later, in an unexpected place? I just did—but not in the way you’d think. It was Thursday afternoon, and after the students finished their assessments, I began… Continue reading
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Courage to Leave
Describe a phase in life that was difficult to say goodbye to. No tears for goodbyes At first, I was consumed with worry about how people would feel and react. I was anxious about the potential negative imbalance it could… Continue reading
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Tears by the door
A mother’s deep grief for her lost husband contrasts sharply with her child’s confusion and emotional detachment in class. Despite the child’s silent struggles and fading academic performance, the teacher feels helpless, yearning to provide support amidst the overwhelming sorrow. Continue reading
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Searching For Emotional Support
Prioritizing Mental Health I’ve been looking into ways to improve mental health and cope with difficult emotions to support my loved ones. I’ve been researching strategies to deal with triggers. I am exploring different coping mechanisms. I am also investigating… Continue reading
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