Spring Awakening

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The Equinox, Persephone, and Orphism: When the Ancient World Made Sense of Death and Rebirth

When “Fast Learner” Feels Like Pressure Instead of Support

When My Emotions Create a World That Isn't Fully Real

A reflection on boundaries, triggers, and learning to pause

Sometimes I feel broken.
It feels as if the world will attack me again and again, …

Birthdays: The Day That Brings Me Back

How I feel on my birthday - past vs. present.

Why did I love surprise parties so much? Because it was the one day I had the parents I wanted …

Learning to Stand Alone

There was a time in my life when I never lived alone.

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Trauma and Healing

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Finding Light in the Darkest Month

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Say Goodbye to Someone I Love

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Wednesday, 1 October 2025 — we lost our family dog, my brother's dog, Hades.

He was a true member of our family. He was …

"A Safe Space in the Sun

 — Reflections on Safety, Healing & the Long Shadow of Drug Use — 

I remember a time when the light felt different.
The way …

For the days that feel heavy