culture & society.

a quiet reflection on the pressure to hold it all together. it’s about the cycle of expectations, exhaustion from emotional burnout, and the possibility that things don’t always have to stay this way.

a reflection on how culture shapes what we see as “normal.” from the left side of the road in london to familiar hills in israel, this piece explores the subtle ways travel shifts our perspective and how the world can feel both foreign and familiar at the same time.

medical debt can start in a moment, but follow you for years. this is about one hospital bill, how it shaped my life, and how the system punishes people trying to survive.

why do we hesitate, even when we're ready to grow? whether you're starting a business, pursuing a project, or making a big decision, trust matters. this post reflects on how fear and uncertainty can hold us back, and why the right tools, support, and honesty can make a real difference.

enjoyment gets questioned the moment it stops producing results. the pressure to monetize everything reshapes how time, hobbies, and rest are judged, turning joy into something that has to earn its place.

Jonathan Joss was more than the voice behind iconic roles. He was a symbol of representation and resilience. His death, believed by many to be a hate crime, was both tragic and preventable. This post reflects on his life, the events leading up to his death, and the systems that failed him.

a reflection on emotional pain, the patterns it creates, and how healing begins with self-awareness, compassion, and the choice to respond differently.

as representation in media becomes more visible, some audiences react with discomfort, framing inclusion as “forced” or political. default standards shape what feels normal, making visibility feel disruptive to people who were once centered without question.

May is Missing and Murdered Indigenous People Month (MMIP Month). While I was somewhat familiar with the crisis of violence against...

feeling average can start to look like failure when success is measured by visibility, and the cost of mistaking average for failure.