Nice Isn’t the Same as Real — And I Choose Real

Nice Isn’t the Same as Real — And I Choose Real

I’ve reached a point in my healing where I no longer confuse what I want with what I need. And what I need, in my personal life — where I let people into my inner circle — is authenticity. I don’t need agreement. I don’t need politeness. I need honesty. Tell me you...
 I Can’t Play Anymore — And That’s Okay

 I Can’t Play Anymore — And That’s Okay

To all my friends and acquaintances who are still out there performing—meeting expectations, playing roles, keeping up appearances—I see you. I really do. You know who you are. And before anything else, I want you to know: I understand. I used to join you in that...
The Law Without a Face

The Law Without a Face

We say the law is just, but justice has no meaning without the human behind it. In the chaos of immigration crackdowns and quiet deportations, I see more legal jargon than empathy, more political ambition than truth. The law was meant to be a framework—not a fortress....
What If We Led with Our Wounds?

What If We Led with Our Wounds?

Imagine a world where we don’t just react to each other—but negotiate how we interact, based on an understanding of our wounds. What if we paused before responding, not to suppress emotion, but to respect the other’s history? What if we delivered truth gently, not to...
This Isn’t Politics—It’s Psychology

This Isn’t Politics—It’s Psychology

Let’s be honest—what we’re living through right now isn’t a matter of left vs. right. It’s a psychological crisis parading as politics. We’ve got a wounded child in an adult body leading the country, enabled by a system of “checks and balances” that can’t seem to...