“Out of suffering have emerged the strongest souls; the most massive characters are seared with scars.” – Kahlil Gibran Dear Fellow Warrior, When you begin to see things clearer…see the truth… when you begin to learn more about what “mental health stigma” and what “mental health bigotry” looks like across all domains… in the family,…
Academia
Rising Above Adversity
“Education is an ornament in prosperity and a refuge in adversity.” – Aristotle Dear Fellow Warrior, Sometimes, when I go out, maybe to the grocery store or run an errand, my mind tends to think that I still look like the person I was “before.” Before the pandemic. Before this grey zone – ‘identity crisis’…
Re-Introducing Dr. Elsa, “The Warrior KQueen”
Why I Claimed the title, “The Warrior KQueen,” and Why I Continue to Embrace it in the New Decade of my life. “She wasn’t looking for a Knight. She was looking for a Sword.” – Atticus Dear Fellow Warrior, I hope you had a fantastic summer. August is over, and we are now in the…
This Comeback is for Me
“The best time to plant a tree was 20 years ago. The second best time is Now.” – Chinese Proverb Dear Fellow Warrior, Happy September and Happy National Suicide Prevention Month. I hope to write more on Suicide Prevention Month in a future post. For the moment, I wanted to share something with you. Please…
On Turning 40: Embracing “The Warrior KQueen” – Open Mic Speech at Busboys
“Yesterday I was clever so I wanted to change the world. Today I am wise so I am changing myself.” – Rumi Dear Fellow Warrior, Today I celebrated my 40th birthday. It was a tough one for me I hope to be sharing this brief 5-minute speech tonight at my favorite restaurant in Washington, DC,…
In 2023 I Paid Attention… In 2024, I’ll Pay Attention to …
“You become what you give your attention to….” – Epictetus Dear Fellow Warrior, Sometimes what you pay attention to defines your life at that moment, takes time away, and at the expense of things you should be paying attention to, that could be adding peace, happiness, and positive impact and value in your life. This…
Your Silence Speaks…
Featured Photo: “Can You Hear Us” painted on Christmas Day, December 25, 2023, inspired by the Tunisian Artist Omar Esstar’s “Scream from Gaza.” Dear Fellow Warrior, This poem addresses the deafening silence towards the genocide of our Palestinian brothers and sisters, which we have witnessed in the past nearly three months. It was cathartic to…
There Will Be a Time…
“There is no force more powerful than a woman determined to rise.” – W.E.B. Du Bois Dear Fellow Warrior, I come to this page thinking of you, with so many ideas of what I want to share, but by the time I start a new post, I lose it. This happens more than you think.…