SAM Frida

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A Poem for My Tatha

A Poem for My Tatha

In quiet moments, memories unfold,Of a father’s love, both warm and bold.Though time was fleeting, and words were few,In those brief moments, I felt your truth. With gentle hands, you’d tie my hair,Ponytails that danced in the morning air.Though they’d loosen and fall...

A Nation in Crisis: Prioritizing Guns Over Lives

A Nation in Crisis: Prioritizing Guns Over Lives

In light of the recent Supreme Court ruling on bump stocks, it's crucial to question why we, as a nation, continue to facilitate the ease of firing ammunition. This decision challenges our collective morals and priorities. How can we justify enabling the proliferation...

Boundaries: A Poem on Fear and Self-Respect

Boundaries: A Poem on Fear and Self-Respect

Boundaries, oh fragile lines we draw,A human act, not divine, not perfect,Not from pulpits nor couches of therapy,But from hearts, trembling or strong. Some sketch boundaries from shadows of fear,“If you say these words, you'll find no echo here,”They shun truths,...

Rise of an Authentic Soul

Rise of an Authentic Soul

In the depths where shadows play,Where whispers of doubt once held sway,I journeyed inward, through storms and fire,To find my core, to rise, not tire. I stripped the layers, raw and bare,Faced each fracture, every tear,In the mirror of truth, I found my light,In the...

The Power of Every Interaction: A Personal Reflection

The Power of Every Interaction: A Personal Reflection

Every interaction is powerful. Every person we meet leaves an imprint on us. Some encounters bring out joy, making us feel as if we have known the person for years. Others can trigger us, plunging us into a dark place. And then there are those we become addicted to...

Confronting Trauma: Lessons from the Movie “Origin”

Confronting Trauma: Lessons from the Movie “Origin”

Trauma is a shadow that lingers long after the event that caused it has passed. It can shape lives, relationships, and societies in profound ways. The 2023 documentary film "Origin," directed by Ava DuVernay, brings this truth into sharp focus, especially through its...

The Complexity of Healing: Why It’s Not Just a Decision

The Complexity of Healing: Why It’s Not Just a Decision

In today's fast-paced world, it's common to hear phrases like "it's a decision to be happy," "just get over your trauma," or "stop living in the past." While these sentiments are often well-intentioned, they oversimplify the complex nature of mental health and...

The Liberation of Tears

The Liberation of Tears

In the stillness of the night, I find my truth,That the most honest thing is letting tears run loose.To feel, to express, in sorrow or in cheer,For happiness is fleeting, a moment to hold dear. Behind these walls I've built, I often hide,It's safer here, in shadows,...