A space where connections flourish and hearts grow, dedicated to relationships, personal growth, and the ever-evolving journey through life’s emotional landscape. Through personal stories and heartfelt insights, we explore the depths of love, the nuances of friendship, the strength of family bonds, and the resilience it takes to overcome trauma. These pieces aim to speak directly to the heart, offering comfort, reflection, and encouragement for emotional healing and deeper, more meaningful connections.
I started reading at a very young age, nurtured by Fred, the librarian at my mother’s school. I liked Fred, he had funny jokes, which was unique for a librarian. Every Friday, he’d hand her a new PaceSetter novel to bring home to me, and in return, she’d return the one I’d read the previous week.
Early this year, I loved someone. And he held the grease of untamed things, freedom and wildness. He belonged to the spaces between stars, to the wild current that swept across continents
This is a reflection on work, play, and the strange tenderness of realizing you’re still becoming.
The question arises: How do we reconcile this inherent duality with our desire for a harmonious existence? Can we embrace both the light and the dark without succumbing to chaos?