I could not see; I cannot remember why but my vision was blank. I felt a tension building up in my stomach, which slowly started working its way towards my throat. Bleurgh. I started heaving. “Good, let it out.” I heard my mother say, “it’s better if it gets out”. I was passed a bucket… Continue reading Retching Rendell
Diary Writing
I composed this text during a time of profound distress and turmoil in my life—a period marked by perplexity, disillusionment, and revelation. I find myself grappling with a sense of limitation in my abilities, prompting introspection: will this state persist indefinitely? Might I be rendered incapable of meaningful work, and enduring relationships, and face a… Continue reading Diary Writing
Calling It Quits
“Your papers may now be opened to begin.” “Bismillah,” I whispered with a deep breath, unfolding the question paper. As with any exam, I perused the questions, skimming through the initial and subsequent queries. A sense of desolation washed over me. I rummaged through my mind for a structured approach to answering, recalling any lectures… Continue reading Calling It Quits
Mutuality, The Core of Peer Support
The module under consideration was centered around the fundamental principle of peer support, namely mutuality. Throughout the training session, a profound understanding of the significance of mutuality, as well as reciprocity (which will be addressed in the subsequent chapter), was realized. Consequently, there was a strong inclination to internalize this concept as a cornerstone for… Continue reading Mutuality, The Core of Peer Support