Myself, a human being

There’s a part of me, buried deep inside, that still remembers a time when life was simple, full of wonder and joy. A time when the world seemed bigger than my worries, and my heart was light with the innocence of a child. I can still feel the faint echo of that child, calling out from within, a voice I’ve almost forgotten. And yet, despite the noise of adulthood - its stresses, anxieties, and pressures - I can hear that voice, faint but persistent, asking me; “Do you remember me?” The “inner child” is something we all carry with us, even if we don’t always recognize it. It’s that innocent, unfiltered part of us that existed before the weight of the world made us doubt our worth, our dreams, or our place in it. It’s the version of ourselves that believed in magic, that danced without fear of judgment, and that saw beauty in the smallest of moments. But, somewhere along the way, I lost touch with that child. Or perhaps the world just stole it from me. When I was younger, the possibiliti...

Emotions are the threads that weave our lives together, connecting us with the people we love and care about. It’s natural to rely on others for support, comfort, and companionship. After all, humans are social beings and we thrive in connection. But sometimes, this reliance can tip into something deeper, something more binding, that is emotional dependence. It’s like being wrapped in a blanket that was once warm and comforting but slowly becomes suffocating and heavy. Emotional dependence is when our happiness, self-worth, and sense of identity become tied to another person. It’s when we feel incomplete or lost without their presence, approval, or attention. At first, it might feel like love, devotion, or a strong bond. But as time passes, it becomes clear that what felt like closeness is actually a chain, quietly binding us to the idea that we can’t stand on our own. One of the most troubling aspects of emotional dependence is how subtly it sneaks up on us. We don’t wake up one day s...

AM I GOOD ENOUGH? Like am I good enough to be called a friend or am I good enough to be someone's shoulder when they need me? Am I good enough to be approached in help or am I good enough to be dependable? Am I good enough to be worthy of someone's time or am I good enough to not waste someone's? Am I good enough to be offered hugs when others are offered handshakes? Am I good enough to be told that I'm important? Am I good enough that someone can feel safe around me or am I good enough to protect someone if something's coming upon them? Am I good enough to be that person in someone's life who they feel they are blessed to have? Am I good enough to be called for someone's family dinner or am I good enough to be called someone's family? Am I good enough that my parents feel proud to have me as their daughter? Am I good enough to be that respected person in someone's story? Am I good enough to be loved by someone or am I good enough in reciprocating th...