Personal stories

The Hidden Weight of Being the Eldest Daughter My mental health struggles began long before I even recognized them as such. Growing up as the eldest daughter came with a weight I was never prepared for. I was expected to be responsible, strong, and “mature,” even though I was still just a child myself. There […]

The beginning of my insecurities  Growing up, I never cared about my looks, which is funny because I received a lot of compliments as a child. It was either people said it to me directly, or I would hear them saying it to my mum or brother. I appreciated the comments, but I never dwelt

My mental health journey quietly began when I was about 15, though I didn’t have the language for it then. I’ve always been emotional, but in an environment that didn’t welcome emotional expression, I was often called “cringe” or told I was overreacting. Over time, I began to wonder if something was wrong with me,

Anxiety is a word I had to learn at an early age. Realising Something Was Wrong I have a very clear memory of the moment I first realised something might be wrong with my mental health. I was a teenager who had just moved to a different country, a place where the language was foreign

Mental health struggles are often invisible. Many people walk around with a smile on their faces, yet inside, they are fighting battles no one can see. In my latest YouTube video, I share some raw and unfiltered real stories, experiences that many can relate to but few are willing to talk about. You can watch

Wrong Company, wrong path My name is Anthony, and my journey through the twists and turns of life led me down a dark path during my university years. It all began innocently enough, new friends, new experiences. But little did I know the toll it would take on my future. In the company of what

Overwhelmed by university life Life had been smooth for me until my mental health started to deteriorate. I had always been an ambitious and optimistic person, but my mental health struggles put a dent in my hopes and dreams. It all started during my second year at the university. The stress of academics, extracurricular activities,

Living with Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder I have struggled with Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) for as long as I can remember. OCD is a mental health condition characterized by intrusive thoughts and compulsive behaviours that are difficult to control. For me, OCD has affected every aspect of my life, from my personal relationships to my academic and professional

How it all started To begin, it’s not uncommon for us to expect things to fall into place when we plan and work hard for them. Unfortunately, when things don’t go as we hoped, it can cause a great deal of anxiety and self-doubt. I’m someone who prefers to stick to my plans and has

My failures led to depression I am someone who has always been involved with a lot of things, most I do to make money. And because of this, most people around me usually envy me, thinking I’m successful in all the things I do. But in reality, all the things I get myself involved with,