Well, it’s been an interesting few weeks. I’ve experienced long COVID, realized I have pressure points that I need to watch otherwise I may get an infection, and have had trouble finding research participants, and dreamed I got euthanized. I love it! It means freedom! It may sound crazy but having COVID for the second… Read more »
I have a confession to make; when I get close to the end of something I freeze. Whether it is the end of a book, consistent therapy sessions, or, admittedly, even my undergrad, I always seem to drag things out to avoid having to confront change. More simply, I confess that, while I talk a… Read more »
A couple months ago I wrote to my family and friends saying that, using my paternal grandmothers wedding ring, I was making a commitment to give my heart to my God. Saying that if I was going to have a romantic relationship I was going to wait until seminary school. A couple weeks following this,… Read more »
The last couple weeks I have been speaking about the issue of poverty and the more lethal effects of invisibility syndrome. Plainly, when society doesn’t see an individual aside from negative assumptions and circumstances, it can kill you (Carr & West, 2013. pp. 121; Human Concern International, 2022). Fortunately, this week I feel I can… Read more »
Last week, I spoke about the devastating effects of poverty on my people. I apologize if this seems like I’m cheating, somewhat using my first draft of what became my latest piece, but this cannot be overstated: people are dying. It is my hope is that reflecting on Saint Mother Teresa of Calcutta will hopefully… Read more »
On November 13th, it was confirmed that if I lived on my own, without the love and support my family, I would be well below poverty and potentially having to weigh the pros and cons of living in poverty or using government assistance in dying to end suffering (Human Concern International, 2022). Unbeknownst to me… Read more »
When I was preparing for a rewrite on a recent proposal, one of the articles I found claimed that when able-bodied people feel inspired by someone like me it is discriminatory and is a form of “inspiration porn” (Dunn, 2019. pp. 672). To say that I was insulted is gross understatement. My dream job as… Read more »
This article is written in the hopes self-compassion is used when it is realized that a potential trigger may arise even if it is just mentioning the name of a movie that was traumatizing in childhood. To be clear it is not meant to be used as a substitute for professional assistance. My only aim… Read more »
I know I may come off as this inspiration who has it all together. But it’s time to be honest; I have a serious addiction to image control. To be clear, I am comfortable, but putting on the braces meant something else. It meant taking off the armour of self-sufficiency. Which means facing my addiction… Read more »
What if …? In my opinion, this question is the biggest impairment that people in society find themselves with. Especially when it comes to following our dreams or interacting with people who are different than us. What if I’m wrong? What if there’s no resources? What if I’m missing out? We all do this several… Read more »