SAM Frida

Every time you say yes when you really want to say no, it's like chipping away at your connection to yourself. With each forced yes, you weaken the bond between your actions and your true self until, eventually, something inside you breaks. You’ll find yourself with...

There’s something fundamentally devastating about crimes against children, especially sexual abuse. The damage extends beyond the physical. It reaches deep into the child's mind, altering their perception of the world and shattering their innocence in ways that can...

There’s a certain freedom that comes with the awareness that we write our own narratives. In every situation we find ourselves—good, bad, or indifferent—our minds craft a story to explain what’s happening. This can be empowering or limiting, depending on how we choose...

When we talk about legends in music, the Marley family undoubtedly comes to mind. Their music transcends time, generations, and borders, carrying messages of unity, peace, and resistance. Bob Marley set the foundation with his powerful lyrics that spoke to the...

Sometimes, the simplest analogies can unlock so much understanding. When someone suffers a physical injury, like a broken bone, that part of the body becomes sensitive and often remains weaker than other areas. It’s a natural consequence of the healing process....

As I’ve been reading and listening to The Deepest Well by Dr. Nadine Burke Harris, I’m struck by how it echoes so many of the concepts I’ve come across about trauma, much like The Body Keeps the Score. The book sheds light on how childhood trauma lingers in our...

Some of us were born to experience life more deeply. This screenshot encapsulates that feeling perfectly, reminding us that we don't just watch life pass by—we immerse ourselves in it. It's not about checking off boxes, accumulating titles, or climbing the corporate...

Salespeople often get a bad rap, with comparisons to used car salesmen that conjure images of manipulation and pressure. We’ve all felt it: you walk into a dealership, see the salesperson approaching, and know what’s coming. But have you ever asked them what car they...

This is a note to myself. I’m not finger-pointing, but by sharing this, I’m hoping that others will think about it too. In recent years, we’ve become more informed about the profound effects trauma has on the brain. This knowledge doesn’t just reside in textbooks or...