“Give yourself permission to rest. You can’t pour from an empty cup.” – Lalah Delia
Solitude= reset I needed
“Solitude is the deep romance of the self.” – r.h. , ( Hymn Twenty-Six, She Felt Like Feeling Nothing) *written December 2024* I find this quote so captivating I was on my 18-hour flight from Ethiopia to Atlanta, a flight that seemed determined to test every ounce of patience I had left. My seat was…
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Capitalism and Puppetry
There are things I want to say, truths clawing at my throat,But I can’t. They won’t let me. I am their puppet,Dangling on strings I never asked for,Moving to the rhythm of their greed. I must play the jester,Smiling wide for their amusement,Feeding their hunger for spectacle,Their insatiable appetite for profit. Every laugh they force…
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Color in my world ( Part 2)
Feel? The word itself felt foreign, almost illegal. I couldn’t feel. how could I, when I was never allowed to? When every ounce of emotion had been conditioned out of me? You can’t just rewrite yourself to do something you’ve never been given permission to do. Oh, how they would call me disobedient. How they…
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Color in my world ( part 1)
There is color in my world. Everything is so bright, almost too bright, like beauty too overwhelming to bear. The greens and oranges melt into one another, a masterpiece of hues. The purples and pinks of the flowers by the toy shop send a shiver through me, their vibrancy almost electric. They stand with a…
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How to Heal After Being Manipulated
Let’s be real—getting manipulated sucks. It leaves you feeling drained, confused, and questioning everything (yes, even your Netflix choices). But the good news? You can bounce back stronger, wiser, and with boundaries so solid they could withstand an earthquake. Healing is a process, not a sprint, so let’s take it step by step. Step 1:…
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Understanding Manipulators: Lessons Learned
Over the past four years, I’ve crossed paths with some of the most manipulative people I’ve ever met. At first, I was in awe of their subtle brilliance—the way they could weave control into kindness, leaving me questioning my every move. But once the veil lifted, I realized their tactics weren’t unique at all. Manipulators,…
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Embracing Intentionality in 2025
When I think of 2025, one word comes to mind: intentionality. After a year of healing and growth in 2024—one filled with unlearning, breaking, and rebuilding—I’ve come to understand the power of living with purpose. This year, I’m committing to being intentional in every area of my life: my healing, relationships, academics, health, and decisions.…
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Who am I?
I’ve asked myself this question more times than I can count, and every time, the answer feels incomplete. But maybe that’s the point—none of us are one thing, and none of us have it all figured out. So, here’s what I know about me so far: I’m someone who lives in the gray areas, the…
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