Reflecting on an occasion where I faced the challenge of delivering a difficult message, I recall an experience during my initial year at university when I co-established a business with a fellow student. As our business progressed, I perceived a lack of contribution from my course mate, prompting me to communicate my decision to discontinue… Continue reading Delivering Difficult Messages
Author: Shahir Chowdhury
Getting Perspective on 2023
As I reflect on the year’s performance, I find it crucial to adopt a realistic perspective, one that appreciates achievements, both significant and minor, without amplifying or diminishing their true essence. In this introspection, I acknowledge that this year has been a mix of accomplishments and challenges. There have been moments of triumph, where I… Continue reading Getting Perspective on 2023
Struggle of Psychosis
Expressing the turmoil of writing about past traumas can indeed be an arduous journey. Each attempt to articulate those distressing moments requires a deep dive into the painful memories, a process that demands tremendous emotional and mental energy. It becomes a ritual of revisiting those haunting days with an unwavering focus to extract every minute… Continue reading Struggle of Psychosis
Dealing with Different Backgrounds
The experience I had with my social support worker in the PIER team was incredibly enlightening. Despite our vastly different backgrounds and perspectives, we managed to connect by focusing on shared interests and common experiences. This allowed us to build a solid foundation for our relationship, rooted in mutual understanding and respect. Initially, our bond… Continue reading Dealing with Different Backgrounds