Behind the Wall
I don't know my next-door neighbor's name. I've lived in this apartment for three years. My neighbor and…
FEELING
IDENTITY
Journey through self-discovery, identity formation, and authentic self-expression. Exploring who we are beyond external definitions and expectations.
Strict Love’s Teacher
Here's what I learned: the teachers who challenge us are the ones who believe in us. Mrs. Kausar…
“Be Yourself”—But Nobody Tells You Which One
To be yourself is not to find one static statue within. True self awareness understands you are a…
Dust: A Confession About the Dreams We Leave Behind
A guitar gathers dust as adulthood takes over. This essay explores the meaning of a dream within a…
Room: Microaggressions in the Workplace and the Solo Journey
Walking into a room not built for you requires a constant performance. This essay explores the exhausting reality…
Fake It Till You Make It: The Truth About Interview Anxiety and Adult Life
The mirror reflects a stranger in interview clothes. Between authentic self and professional persona lies the complex psychology…
What Is Wrong With Me? — Why Growing Up Feels Like Becoming a Stranger
When visiting home, you might ask, what is wrong with me? Feeling numb, lost, or experiencing an identity…
How to Be Happy: Are We Living or Just Existing?
You constantly ask how to be happy to feel better, yet stay trapped in doom scrolling and emotional…
Feeling Lost in Life | The Boy Inside
We wear identities like clothes and forget who we are beneath them. Feeling lost in life isn't weakness…