The voice in me
beyond measure
Category: truthfully Tuesday
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What’s a fear you’ve overcome — and how did you do it? It’s true — on the other side of fear is a version of you,you will never realize unless you do it anyway.Do it afraid, do it alone, do it tired, do it with whatever limited strength you feel you have. Do it anyway.I…
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What’s a moment in your life that felt like it was straight out of a movie? Well, the prompt just said “movie.” There aren’t any specifications about the genre, so mine is no fairytale—but don’t worry, it’s also not a horror story.I remember a time back in college when I had just broken up with…
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What’s a simple pleasure in life that brings you joy? In as much as I am an introvert. I have been isolated way too much that of late I see things a little different. I discovered that there is true joy in having people in one’s life. I treasure the small opportunities I get to…
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Just this morning, I lied. While I was wiping my tears, with puffy red eyes, I texted back ‘Am doing well thanks and how are you’ Clearly I wasn’t. But isn’t it a lie we all tell from time to time. We have learnt to keep some of our struggles to ourselves. Sometimes because there…
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What’s a mystery from your own life that you’ve never solved? Just a few days ago, I got a friend request from someone I once loved so dearly. Back then I was convinced I could never love anyone else but this particular person. At first I accepted the request, I was honestly curious. The profile…
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When do you feel most productive? It’s usually after a meltdown, a silent war that happens in my mind. I usually get tired of the tears because no one will be there to wipe them off. I then take my plan book, deep breath, and then boom am in work mode. Don’t think I will…
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The day I gave myself permission to be me. The weight dropped The veil came off And the giant within me breathed for the first time No more shrinking myself No more war inside of me A battle over how to feel, how the act or how to Be Only but just peace Peace with…
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I must say, I am not a health specialist or a nutritionist and my recent small win, I just can’t find an explanation. Towards the end of February,I was wasn’t happy with my appearance and weight so I made a decision that for March I was going to put myself on a weight gaining challenge.…
The voice in me 