A week ago, a friend took her life. A month ago, she created this GoFundMe Page, premeditating her suicide. Seven years ago, she attempted suicide for the first time, and in the years following she tried two more times. If able, I highly encourage you to read her powerful narrative because, unfortunately, I guarantee it […]
Women’s Empowerment
#WhyAllGirls
“I recently asked individuals all over the world to submit a photo that captured #WhyAllGirls matter to them, and the response has been overwhelming. From the United States to Guatemala, to Rwanda to Germany, people all over the world believe that all girls are important and deserve equality.” Read more here. See all of the photos […]
Mental Illness Is Not A Costume
I am NOT my mental illness, and my mental illness is NOT your costume. Thank you to my amazing mentor/role model/big sister/and everything in between, Kate Kryder, for writing such an important post just in time for Mental Health Awareness Week from October 11-17th. Learn more about the work she does and her campaign here: […]
Single and NOT Ready to Mingle [with Sexist, Objectifying Men]
Ever since I could listen, my mom has told me that I am independent and can be the rightful bread winner of my home. Though she grew up in a country with a prevalent gender gap, I was raised to believe that women and men are created equal and can both do anything. In college […]
The Copperbelt Health Education Project (CHEP)
I was accepted to Global Health Corps on May 6th and asked to make a decision by May 11th. After the initial shock and excitement wore off, low thoughts began sinking in. Was I accepted so late because I was an alternate? Did I really have what it takes? Should I actually do GHC? Now […]
What Makes You Come Alive?
“Don’t ask what the world needs. Ask what makes you come alive, and go do it. Because what the world needs is people who come alive.” – Howard Thurman This week I was reminded of my narrative. When asked what it took to get me to this point, I answered with the literal – application, […]