The last time I wrote to you, I was maybe halfway through a breakthrough course that helped clarify my vision for myself, especially when it comes to the conditions I tend to live with—the shoulds and why-nots. It asked me what risks I needed to take, and (unsurprisingly) writing was the bottom line. It’s also […]
Risking a breakthrough
Hi friends, I’m coming at you live this evening… It’s been a minute since I’ve sat here to write you, so hello. How are you? Really, how are you? I just finished a meditation that invited me to take a risk. I’m not a risk-taker by nature, but I’m doing a breakthrough course, and breakthrough […]
When the story feels true.
originally published via my email newsletter in August 2024 “I feel this essay now more than ever,” I emailed to an editor today. Writing an essay about chronic illness over the past four months, I’ve often wondered about the truth of it. Like on the good days: was it still true? Still accurate? Today, as I […]
You’re safe now.
My core value rose to the surface this week, during an unlikely event. Creative Mornings is an organization I joined as I started freelancing, to provide an extra dose of community to an otherwise isolating adult experience of going freelance. And they more recently started “field trips,” which are small gatherings to help the community […]
India-girl’s god or mine?
Several weeks ago now, I sat in church and almost threw up when I notice the day’s scripture reading: Genesis 28. This Old Testament chapter is a loaded one for me. One that carries my college nickname, India-girl, on its back. You see, I first discovered this chapter in India. I was sitting in a […]
It’s time to be honest: My Response to the overturn of Roe v Wade.
TW/CW: rape and miscarriage. I think it’s time to be honest. Disclaimer: If you don’t want to read an opinion on the overturning of Roe v Wade today, go ahead and pass on this post. Save it for later, or don’t–whatever you need is okay. But if you can read it, take a deep breath […]