Conditional Love
If I have ever loved someone, I have loved them with all my heart — through every high and every low. But I often wonder, did they ever love me the same way? This question has followed me since childhood. Why do we obey or respect people who disrespect us…
No More Meds
By “meds,” I mean antidepressants. My immune system has endured enough damage from years of mental health struggles that began in my teenage years. I will still take medication when my body genuinely needs it—for fevers, colds, or pain—but no more antidepressants. And for that, I am deeply grateful. I…