During my stay with Mehi Mohto’s (fire carried on the head) family this past summer, I reflected on how various events positively shaped my childhood. This period allowed me to gain a new perspective on resilience. An insightful 2017 article from The Atlantic redefined resilience for me: “Current [American] culture thinks of resiliency as gutting … Continue reading Nurturing Resilience: Unveiling My Childhood Struggles
Tag: Mental Health
The Power of Tenacity: The Building Blocks of Resiliency
Tenacity as defined by Google; noun: the quality or fact of being able to grip something firmly; grip. The quality or fact of being very determined is determination. The quality or fact of continuing to exist: persistence. Staying with my friend's parents reignited many memories from my childhood because I could openly share adverse events … Continue reading The Power of Tenacity: The Building Blocks of Resiliency
Breaking the Chains: The End is a Beginning
Have you ever felt completely alone, even surrounded by people? The last couple of months have been agonizing as I've realized that for 34 years, most of my relatives and relationships have been abusive. It hit me when I realized that I have no one to trust or who loves me unconditionally. I was left … Continue reading Breaking the Chains: The End is a Beginning
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