Alzheimer's: Dismantling of Families
Alzheimer’s doesn’t just steal memory, it dismantles families. Not all at once, not loudly, but slowly, quietly, and relentlessly. One forgotten name becomes a missed appointment. One moment of confusion becomes a permanent shift in roles. Over time, families are forced to reorganize themselves around loss that hasn’t fully arrived yet. And in that space, between who someone was and who they are becoming, grief takes root long before goodbye. What makes Alzheimer's uniquely d
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Emotions in Times of Crisis
There are moments when the world feels heavier than usual, when news of violence, loss, or uncertainty reaches us not as distant headlines, but as something that settles in the body. In times of crisis, it’s common to feel a mix of emotions that don’t always make sense. It often happens when we are feeling anger without a clear target, fear that lingers, sadness that arrives uninvited, or even numbness when the weight becomes too much. These reactions are not signs of weaknes
Dec 26, 20256 min read
Redefining Retirement
For decades, retirement was painted as a simple finish line, the day you walk away from your job, shake a few hands, collect your benefits, and begin the rest of your life. But the truth is far more complicated. People are living longer, identities are intertwined with careers, and many reach retirement age not with excitement, but with uncertainty. What used to be a clear path now feels like stepping into the unknown or the twilight zone. The question is no longer when can I
Dec 11, 20254 min read
The Normalisation of Hate
Hate isn't new, but today, it feels louder, sharper, and more normalised than it has been in decades. When I was a young boy, my parents would tell me and my siblings about some of the struggles they had while surviving in the South. They told us to stay positive because the hatred against people of colour would eventually go away when we became adults. I now understand how they wanted to protect us by not telling us the whole truth. Do you remember the first time you had to
Nov 27, 20254 min read
The Power of Healing
It’s funny how life can change in an instant. One moment you’re washing dishes, lost in thought, and the next, you’re staring at a bleeding hand that refuses to stop hurting. That’s what happened to me, a broken bowl, a deep cut, and a severed tendon on the thumb of my right hand that I use to write. Suddenly, the simple things such as typing, holding a cup, tying a shoelace, eating a meal, getting dressed, or signing for a delivery all became small mountains to climb. Pain h
Nov 6, 20254 min read
The War on Empathy: Why We Struggle to Care?
We live in an age where connection has never been easier, and yet, we seem to care less about each other than ever before. Human suffering is just a swipe away. News of global suffering reaches us in seconds, but our compassion seems to lag behind. We scroll past tragedies with a sigh, post a hashtag and move on. A bombing, a flood, a mother weeping over her child, communities being destroyed, all passing by on our screens before we scroll to the next post about dinner or cel
Oct 22, 20253 min read
People Say Kind Things at Funerals
We’ve all been there, sitting in a community centre, a church or funeral home, listening to people say glowing things about the dearly departed, while quietly remembering the cruel words, the manipulation, or the trail of hurt they left behind. Suddenly, the villain becomes a saint, and the truth gets buried right along with the body. Why do we do this? Why do we rewrite the story of someone’s life the moment they die? Maybe it’s politeness, guilt, denial, or maybe it’s somet
Oct 12, 20254 min read
