Rejection

These days I ask myself, ‘what’s the worst that can happen?’ They say no, and so what next? I do this to put things in perspective. To avoid making things bigger than they seem. Rejection is often misconstrued and taken personal when in actual fact,...

Your life is worth fighting for

I remember an argument that ensued over 15 years ago. I remember it vividly because he called me all sorts of names and emphasized that I had gotten my priorities wrong. I made a statement that made him very upset. I said, “Work is life.” Today, I checked...

On Depression

Truth be told, mental health is still stigmatized. Even when it is addressed it is downplayed. There’s more empathy over malaria than depression or any mental health issues. People rather say, ‘I have malaria’, than admit they are depressed or simply...

On gratitude and grace

I don’t know how else to say this so I will just say it as it comes… Some of you don’t know that I am living by pure grace (story for another day). But this post is not about me, but about special people. The people who reach out to you like angels...