Author: Anonymous
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Knowledge vs Wisdom
Acquiring Knowledge in Youth We spend our first twenty years or so of life acquiring knowledge. We learn our ABC’s and our math facts. We discover all those squiggly little lines will turn into reading and stories and adventures that you can absorb and sometimes—when we are lucky—we can disappear into them. I still wonder… Read more
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To Thine Own Self Be True—On Self-Love & Care
Self-Love vs. Self-Care On the topic of self-love, the average, well-meaning person has a tendency to get a little ahead of themselves. Love itself is not easily defined. Self-love and self-care are often used interchangeably, but they are not at all the same. For this essay, I suggest that “love” should be thought of purely… Read more
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Inherited Shadows— When Someone Close to You Hurts Others
Reconciling Good Memories with Devastating Truth I never imagined I’d be writing to someone my father harmed. Growing up, my memories of him were good. He wasn’t always around, but when he was, he sang songs, played guitar, and gave me funny nicknames. I felt loved and I loved him back. He was kind and… Read more
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Autism: Signs, Evaluations, & A Story
A Parent’s Journey As a seasoned professional who has dedicated my career to providing support to people with disabilities, I thought I knew exactly what to do when my 18-month old child began showing early signs of autism. The words, “early intervention is critical” resounded in my mind, a message that had been engrained throughout… Read more
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Reclaiming Me
The Illusion of Control I once saw a picture of a man meditating in front of an erupting volcano with the caption, “Relax. Nothing is under your control”. This article briefly recounts the beginning of my journey after life-altering surgery that reshaped my body and, in turn, my identity. This experience likely resonates with anyone… Read more
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Filling the Void
Free-fall into Commotion My first true panic attack changed my life. For months I lived in constant fear of the next one. I was scared of lights, sounds, passing cars, music, scary TV scenes, big crowds, basically all forms of daily life. I believe many of us get to a point in life when we… Read more
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Grieving the Loss of an Estranged Parent
My Father My father, a beloved writer in religious circles and a pillar of his community, tragically perished in a fire explosion over a year ago. As a child, he filled my days with wheelbarrow rides and captivating tales of adventure. I loved my daddy. But as I grew, our relationship became strained due to… Read more
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Proud to Be a Highly Sensitive Person
On Being Highly Sensitive One of my favorite quotes by Antoine de St. Exupery, the author of The Little Prince, states: “It is only with the heart that one can see rightly; what is essential is invisible to the eyes”. What Being Highly Sensitive Feels Like A phrase that I loathe is “You are just… Read more
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Embracing the Turbulence: A Story of Faith, Family, and Resilience
The Joys & Trials along Life’s Journey In this meandering journey of life, where joy and sorrow intertwine, my experience has been marked by trials both expected and alarming. As my partner and I navigated parenthood, we faced numerous challenges, from teenage turmoil to a faith crisis, alongside struggles with substance abuse, self-harm, eating disorders,… Read more