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On Life in Southern Italy / Part Two
After our pizza and wine at Stazione Termini, we caught a six-hour train south to Bari Central. We arrived close to midnight, but the streets were…
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On Life in Southern Italy / Part One
A month prior to when this photo was taken, I arrived in Istanbul full of hope and anticipation. I had spent the past few months researching…
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A Hard Reset
I was sitting on the sofa one evening, scrolling through Instagram reels, laughing, killing time when my husband leaned over and asked what I was watching….
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On Holding Space For What Is Not Me
Reflections on the Autumn Equinox 2025 Fall marks the beginning of a new year for me—a time to pause, reflect, and set new intentions. It feels…
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On Falling in Love with A Man That Doesn’t Exist
Almost ten years later, I’m still struck by how little we are taught about narcissism and the dangers of narcissistic abuse. These patterns can leave deep…
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