Writing my way through life, one story at a time. Where storytelling meets advocacy.
As the year draws to a close, the infamous year end fatigue kicks in. The weight of chasing deadlines, making decisions and implementing them now feels heavy. Waking up in the morning suddenly seems harder, days are unbearably long and the high temperatures don't help either. Still, in all that weariness, so much still demands… Continue reading Finishing Strong
Death is not justice. This reflection explores how survivors carry grief when perpetrators escape accountability and the courage it takes to heal beyond loss.
10 September is World Suicide Prevention Day. May this day and every day remind us that there is always hope. Photo by Kelly on Pexels.com His steps dragged against the earth, weary as if the ground itself resisted carrying him forward. Shoulders slumped, lost in thoughts too heavy for him to bear. He made his… Continue reading Silence is never the answer
*In commemoration of Men’s Mental Health Awareness Month, it’s an honour to feature the reflections of a young man who is learning to redefine what it truly means to be strong. His words remind us that strength is not about hiding emotions or enduring pain in silence. There is no shame in asking for help… Continue reading Behind the Mask: The Unspoken Battles of Men’s Mental Health
Adulting, that state we can't unsubscribe from. There’s no pause button, no breaks. Its a never-ending, continuous cycle of showing up every single day, even on days you don't want to. When I was a child, I looked up to the adults around me in awe. They seemed to have it all under control. I… Continue reading Adulting – The Lifelong Subscription No One Warned Us About
Megan Sekenhamo 