Tag: life
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Maybe This Is Just Life
I haven’t written anything for a while. The past few weeks were… not good. It was one of those periods where it’s bad, then worse, then a bit better, but still bad, and then worse again. And it just keeps going like that. Up and down, but mostly somewhere low. I had a lot of…
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When I’m always fine
in The MindFine might be a convenient shield, but sometimes opening up a little can lead to unexpected growth and understanding.
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When Your Body Decides for You
in The WeekRest can feel forced and uncomfortable, but it’s sometimes the most necessary pause we need.
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When the Past Shows Up Quietly
in The MindReading my parents’ moods taught me to notice everything, even in safety.
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A Thought I’m Still Sitting With
in The MindLife is unpredictable, and its value far exceeds any currency. Yet, when considering the future of my child, I find myself contemplating the peace of a quiet end.
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Trying to Grow Things (Including Myself)
in The WeekBalancing gardening with life: nurturing plants and self in a steady, imperfect rhythm.
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On Freedom, Cars, and Quiet Independence
in The MindI caught myself thinking something strange today. That it might actually be harder to live without a car than without a relationship. And the funny part is — I’m not someone who lives alone. I’m a wife. I’m a mum. I’m also a dog mum. And still, this thought felt… true. A car gives you…
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Waiting for Thoughts to Come Back
Today the weather felt as confused as my mind. In the morning I woke up to snow. Real snow, covering everything outside. It felt like winter had suddenly decided to come back again. I started work and spent a couple of hours focusing on my tasks. Nothing dramatic, just ordinary work. Then I got up…
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Mom, I’ll Call You Back. I’m Dismantling the Patriarchy
in The MindSomewhere online, a simple question started a surprisingly serious conversation: Would you rather meet a bear in the forest… or a man? When women were asked:the bear. But something even more striking happened when men were asked a slightly different question: Would you rather your daughter, sister, wife, or mother meet a bear in the…
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On Choosing Myself, Gently
in The MindImperfect Editor reflects on the importance of true self-care, emphasizing the need to prioritize oneself amid responsibilities. It’s a journey of recognizing self-neglect as imbalanced and embracing personal well-being.
The Imperfect Week 