SAM Frida
Unfiltered – ish
The Power of Silence
In a world where achievements and accolades are celebrated, we often forget that silence can be the loudest statement we make. Silence is a response. It reflects what we are willing to ignore, even as we claim to care about humanity. We can accomplish great things in...
The Sea of Grief Has No Shores
Primo Levi’s words echo a truth that many of us have felt, yet perhaps don’t know how to put into words: “The sea of grief has no shores, no bottom; no one can sound its depths.” We often underestimate the journey of grief and even judge others by how long it takes...
Wise Words from Uncle Bob
Until the philosophyWhich holds one race superior and anotherInferiorIs finallyAnd permanentlyDiscreditedAnd abandonedWell, everywhere is warIs your war And until there’s no longer first-class and second-class citizen of any nationUntil the color of a mans skin is of...
The Power of Quiet Confidence
There is so much power in the simple statement, “Be a good person, but don’t waste your time proving it.” It’s one of those truths that you could hear a decade ago and understand on a surface level. But as you grow, heal, and become more comfortable and confident in...
Covert Acts
Abuse comes in different forms. This one is a mind-fuck. You can’t explain it but you will feel something doesn’t feel right. Believe your gut at all costs, and find a good therapist to guide you through the healing process. You could spend years of your life chasing...
The Illusion of Love and the Journey to Freedom
There’s a powerful quote attributed to Margaret Atwood that has lingered with me: “The desire to be loved is the last illusion: Give it up, and you will be free.” At first glance, it may seem like a direct challenge to a basic human need—to be loved. Yet, when you dig...
The Illusion of Perfection vs. Authenticity
In a world where image often trumps substance, debates present a fascinating display of human psychology. On one side, we see a polished figure—someone who has mastered the art of saying all the right things. They’ve trained for this moment, delivering perfectly...
Brave Meeting
To meet yourself—truly, deeply—Is a courage many never know,To peel the layers slowly, carefully,To face the parts that refused to show. The war within, you've waged so long,Against the scars that still remain,The old wounds you thought were buried,Surface now in full...
Enough with Zoos: Stop Hurting Other Lives in Our Ignorance
As I reflect on the existence of zoos, I can’t help but feel a deep discomfort with the way animals are locked up for human entertainment. Why do animals have to be put in cages so we can pay a fee and have a weekend activity? They belong in their own habitats, yet we...