SAM Frida

Being real isn’t always perceived as kind, but for me, there’s no other way. To be anything less than real would feel like living a lie.

Living authentically can come at a cost—some people may distance themselves, criticize, or resent your truth. When your authenticity disrupts the facades others maintain, it challenges their carefully crafted personas. This discomfort often leads to rejection or...

Bob Marley’s words echo timeless wisdom: lasting peace comes when we let go of the chase.

Being a parent is one of the most profound gifts in life. It’s a privilege to guide, teach, and love someone as they grow into their own person. But with this gift comes a reality that many parents don’t always consider: your children will eventually figure out who...

On this World Mental Health Day, let’s take a moment to honor the trauma survivors—the real experts who have been battling in silence. These individuals, without formal training or professional titles, have navigated the complexities of survival with courage and...

We’ve been taught to believe that anger is wrong, something to be hidden or suppressed. We pretend we don’t feel it, or worse, convince ourselves it doesn’t exist. But emotions are signals. They point us to where we’re hurting. When we ignore or deny them, the impact...

I wish I could roll up the perfect ingredients for healing and speaking your truth and hand them to you like a recipe. But the reality is, everyone’s journey is different. The time it takes to process, to heal, and to stand tall in your truth—it’s all unique to each...