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Sep 18, 20232 min read

States of Elation

Oxford Dictionary defines elation as 'a feeling of great joy or pride' 'exultant gladness' 'high spirits' We've reserved 'elation' for...

Apr 24, 20234 min read

Catastrophists: The worst case scenario club

Catastrophizing: It means a person fixates on the worst possible outcome and treats it as likely, even when it is not. I am somewhat of a...

Feb 27, 20233 min read

Family is everything, and sometimes not

Broaching a touchy topic here, but a necessary one, so bear with me. I’ve grown up listening to ‘Blood is thicker than water’ which has...

Aug 15, 20222 min read

Hey Jude

This piece is dedicated to a dear friend I admire. I do not want him going through this life not knowing the impact he has had in mine...

Jun 2, 20223 min read

Apathetic Alphas

ap·a·thet·ic showing or feeling no interest, enthusiasm or concern. al·pha a leader; self-assured, powerful and confident in everything...

Dec 24, 20213 min read

An open letter to everyone that has asked - Why you are not coming home this year/for the holidays?

Dear everyone that has asked, Happy Holidays! I write on behalf of a bunch of us that couldn’t/decided not to fly back to our home...

Nov 16, 20212 min read

Lost in a Sea of Toxic Positivity

No matter how difficult a situation, just maintain a positive attitude, ok? - WELL, NO. SOMETIMES IT GETS OVERBEARING AND LEADS US TO...

Oct 4, 20212 min read

We The Children

It's tough to have an ailing parent/parents, I'm grateful every day for the people in my life that support me and my sister, care for us,...

Oct 4, 20213 min read

"I'm Here If You Need To Talk"

I'm REALLY here if you want to talk, but also offering to help the best way I can with the time and means I've got! “I’m here if you need...