Category Archives: Reflections
Healthy Joy
How do you go about doing that? I’m responsible for my mental health. I’m responsible for how I respond or don’t respond to trauma. I can have compassion for myself and grace for myself. I think we can simultaneously acknowledge … Continue reading
Natural Beauty
It’s important to be in love with how you look without any makeup on and with your hair in a bun,” the Neutrogena ambassador exclusively tells Marie Claire. “When you get ready and look fabulous—celebrate all of that. When you … Continue reading
Perfection in Hopes of Protection
Mothers and daughters often share a complicated relationship with hair. The desire for neatness can cause pain while expressing care. When I was young, I would protest when my Filipina mother curled my hair. It made her so frustrated that … Continue reading
Did the Pandemic Deepen Relationships in Your Life?
The pandemic forced many of us into spending unexpected, extended periods of time with unfamiliar neighbors, family members or strangers. Many of these connections progressed into deep friendships and other kinds of bonds, and have continued to grow and evolve … Continue reading
My Grandmother’s Secret Files
My family was going through my late grandmother’s belongings when we discovered her secret filing cabinet. Unknown to us, she had been printing out our texts and emails to her, saving our childhood art, making newspaper clippings of our marriage … Continue reading
Real Life of an MSW 