Crushing expectations
I am no stranger to expectations. The self-imposed pressure to fulfill the expectations of others
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Skinny but secure
Yellow used to be a color I never wore. It represented the desire to stand
Odd one out
Spending the majority of my time and energy living up to my parents’ expectations, my
Environmental issues
Climate change and pollution have been a major concern for me since I learned about
Good enough
I like being good at things—I mean, who doesn’t? The feeling that you get after
Comes and goes
Sometimes I feel like I am not allowed to speak my thoughts. Excitement and pride
Voice above the “echo”es
Nobody is born complete. The experiences we encounter throughout our lives are what shape our
The might to overcome
A recurrent image, sometimes subliminal, kept pinning my conscience down whenever I tried to sleep
A life-changing experience
Eight-year-old me didn’t realize how huge of a decision she was making when she decided
Your lie in April
All the negativities and wickedness I see everyday upset me greatly. I can list them