Signed Out: How my two strokes signed me out of my painstakingly planned medical education

From Scratch: the memoir and Netflix limited series reminded me that stories have a silent, powerful impact on our lives

Stories have a silent, powerful impact on our lives, emotions, and actions. I found myself ugly-crying at a series I was led…

My sink schooled me on my stroke: How life teaches you lessons.

Sometimes you gotta see it. Sometimes you gotta be there: Exposure is an experience that is the best teacher.

If you haven’t seen an anomaly or difference, how do you know it’s different and NOT defective?

It’ll all work out…eventually.

I made it to 31 barely. This could’ve been a posthumous reflection from another dimension but as of May…

Clarity only tragedy could manifest

I sat across the table from my play auntie ( A close and dear family friend, so she’s family), explaining how my values and understanding of my life just solidified after my stroke. I found it easier to mute the noise and filter out the essential things in my life.

Surviving the struggle isn’t always a success

Call it capitalism, individualism, or what have you. Our society thrives on your…

Fighters can be made, but they can be born, too.

Is it ever enough? Is it ever over? When success is still not enough.