How to Be Afraid of a Cookie?!
Seeking a mental challenge, the author finally attempted to bake the notoriously difficult macaron to overcome a long-standing intimidation of the pastry. Although initial batches …
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Time Leaves Its Signature
The author challenges the societal obsession with erasing signs of aging, reframing wrinkles and imperfections as "lifelines" that document a life of laughter, love, and resilience…
May’s Unsteady Turning
The author reflects on a turbulent May, a month traditionally marked by both their birthday and lupus diagnosis, which this year brought the added weight of a father's illness and …
Finding air again
After navigating a year following a Lupus Nephritis diagnosis, the author reflects on how this health crisis became a catalyst for personal growth and self-acceptance. By focusing …
I Was Just Thinking… You’re Pretty Great!
Reflecting on a hectic month of living on "autopilot," the author explores how people often become their own harshest critics, making it difficult to both give and receive genuine …
Before you call it stress
The author distinguishes between "toxic pressure," driven by the need to prove oneself to others, and "sacred pressure," which stems from earned responsibilities and personal growt…
The Privilege of Movement
After using their Lupus diagnosis as an excuse to avoid physical activity, the author realized they were disregarding the profound privilege of being able to move. They now view mo…
The Adulthood Contradiction
The author reflects on the bittersweet transition to adulthood, expressing a deep longing for the spontaneity, curiosity, and unfiltered emotional intensity characteristic of adole…