This piece is a reflection on the challenges of balancing work, family, and personal well-being, particularly when faced with a demanding job. Through personal anecdotes, they recount the stress and eventual realization of needing to prioritize their mental health over work demands, leading to a pivotal moment of change.
In this piece, the author contrasts the frustrations of learning to sew with the deeper struggle of unlearning blind faith after leaving a cult. Through motherhood, she explores resilience, distrust, and the longing to believe again—examining how trauma reshapes the ability to learn, trust, and find meaning in faith.
The author reflects on their fascination with observing the lives of others through windows, expressing a longing to understand human emotions and experiences. They grapple with the disconnect between internal feelings and external perceptions, highlighting the struggle to connect deeply while acknowledging societal norms that inhibit vulnerability and authenticity.
Creative nonfiction on trauma, memory, and survival. A raw personal essay about childhood wounds, motherhood, and healing through words.
