“These scars were no longer symbols of pain but had become vibrant tattoos—a testament to her resilience and the beauty she found within herself.”

“My google search told me that when a wound heals, the new skin is only 80% as strong. This means it’s more vulnerable to being broken open again.”

A letter to grief

"i value time off—and self-love

and what comes along with peace

such as breathing through the clear breeze

sometimes forgetting about my oxygen-thief"

"Surrender your heart to the pushes and pulls of life.”

"I killed my hair to revive my spirit."

Choose which line speaks to you…

A daughter of immigrants’ changing view on what it means to care for self, especially during times of uncertainty…

“There comes a point when you open your eyes and realize that you are the main character of your story. You realize that you no longer need to succumb to someone else’s narrative, and from there, you begin to live.”

I felt like I was a superhero being able to help everyone. But I wasn’t a superhero…

In my sunflower state of mind, there was peace, there was time and there was me.

Five important truths and tips that are so important for my Black Queens to hear at a time like this…

To all the others like me stumbling bravely on this dark road, I’ll think of you.

Wellness comes from within. Self-care is an important part of wellness as it produces positive feelings, boosts your confidence and self-esteem!