Mental Health

  • Current Status

    (Warning: This is a stream of consciousness post, also known as word vomit.) I’ve talked about how I am always aware of how I feel and if I can’t figure out the root…

  • My Body Image Epiphany

    Whenever my mom and I talk on the phone, she always asks me the same question: “Have you lost weight?” The answer is always the same: “I’m working on it, Mom.” As a…

  • Nanu Nanu. Rest in Peace, Robin.

    I was in my car when I read the news about Robin Williams passing away, which is appropriate since his words kept me company during so many hours spent in the car commuting…

  • About “A Distorted Dream”: The Urge to Cut

    My wrist is daring me. It’s too beautiful, without a single scratch in years. I don’t deserve such perfection on my body. It’s taunting me. Just one cut would be enough.  A single imperfect…