SAM Frida

When you hurt someone—use them, deceive them, or take advantage of their trust—the impact doesn’t stop with that person. You might think they’ll never figure it out, that they’re too naive. But when the truth comes out, the damage goes deeper than you realize. The...

Validation doesn’t come from someone else’s apology. It comes from within you, rooted in your own experience and emotions. Your feelings are yours to own, not something to be held hostage by another person’s acknowledgment or understanding. For a long time, I thought...

Emotions are powerful navigators, guiding us toward the truths we often avoid or overlook. Among them, anger stands out—frequently dismissed or misunderstood in a chaotic world. Yet anger isn’t just noise; it’s information, a message from within. It signals when a...

As wildfires rage in Los Angeles, comparisons to Gaza and Lahaina flood conversations. Anger rises, debates ignite, and narratives clash. But let’s pause for a moment. Whether sparked by nature or conflict, the outcome is the same: suffering. Human beings—rich or...

Narratives are powerful. They shape how we see the world—and ourselves. But here’s the truth: sometimes, the stories we tell are shields. Shields we craft, unconsciously or intentionally, to avoid pain, face our mistakes, or confront our demons. I’ve learned this from...

There’s a new word that caught my attention today: LifeQuake. It describes those significant, unexpected moments that shake the foundation of your life, leaving you feeling devastated, overwhelmed, or completely disoriented. The term immediately resonated with me...

This beautiful portrait of Koa and Kai was a Christmas gift, but their presence in my life has been a gift far beyond anything material. Though they are not mine, as their “auntie and godmother” they’ve opened my heart in a way I never expected. They’ve shown me a...

Trauma survivors often overshare, not because they want attention, but because they crave understanding. They long for a connection that makes their pain feel seen, heard, and validated. It’s a heartbreaking cycle—one fueled by the desire to believe in the goodness of...