SAM Frida
Unfiltered – ish
The Strength to Breathe
For so long, I thought strength was resilience—the ability to push through pain, losses, and battles without pause. I wore it as a badge of honor, believing that my capacity to keep moving forward, no matter the cost, was what made me strong. But in that cycle, I...
Enablers: The Psychology of Flying Monkeys
In the world of leadership, especially with narcissistic leaders, there’s a tendency for them to surround themselves with what psychologists refer to as “flying monkeys.” These individuals, often enablers, play a pivotal role in upholding the narcissist’s power by...
The Crossroads of Humanity
In a world shaped by leaders, it’s easy to point fingers and place blame. But what if the real issue isn’t the leaders themselves, but the people who choose them? We live in a system where money talks and empathy often feels like a luxury. Leaders, backed by wealth...
The Freedom of Being Misunderstood
For years, I exhausted myself trying to be understood. Over-explaining, dissecting my words, and addressing every possible misinterpretation became second nature. I believed understanding was a necessity, a bridge I had to build no matter how many bricks it took....
No Words for the Lack of Empathy
There are moments when words fail us. Moments when the vast divide between the powerful and the powerless becomes so stark, it is unbearable to comprehend. As I reflect on the words of leaders, spoken with such detachment, I am struck by an overwhelming sense of...
The Seeds We Plant
Healing and awakening teach us a humbling truth: we cannot force anyone to see a message they aren’t ready to receive. We can’t judge or rush their journey, because not long ago, we too were unconscious. Theoretical understanding—what makes sense in books or...
The Weight of Silence
“Our lives begin to end the day we become silent about things that matter.” These words are a call to action—a reminder of the responsibility we all share in shaping a just world for future generations. If you’re a parent, you’ve likely thought about the world your...
The Substance of Being Yourself
In The Substance, Demi Moore delivers a stunning performance that reminds us of a timeless truth: abandoning who we are to fit someone else’s narrative is never sustainable. The movie’s message resonates deeply—not just with individuals chasing dreams in the...
Acknowledging the Weight of Family Narratives
Living within a family system often means upholding generations of traditions, expectations, and unspoken rules. For many, especially in cultures where conformity is valued, the weight of family secrets and the pressure to maintain a facade can feel suffocating....