Holidays with Covid

Holidays with Covid

The recent COVID-19 cluster in Sydney has brought disruptions to so many people’s plans of meeting our friends and families in different states. As much as I am aware how these steps by NSW Health are necessary from a public health perspective, I cannot help but to...
Holiday Season

Holiday Season

The holiday season is always a challenging one for me. I come from the strange juxtaposition of having a strong connection to community and family in a broader sense, while also experiencing an often-toxic nuclear family. In practice, my holidays often mean nasty...
Escape

Escape

As a young girl, I used to escape to try find solace within a dysfunctional and toxic family environment. I would run into my grandparents backyard which I called the ‘fairy garden’ and created an imaginary magical world where I was happy and free. I would read fairy...