The Mirror: Facing the Reflection

The Mirror: Facing the Reflection

The Mirror is about reflections—those raw, unfiltered moments when you’re forced to see yourself as you are. Many of the writings in this section didn’t survive the edits. Some were mindless, almost laughable now. But I kept a few in the book because they remind me of...
The Ripple Effect of Reflection

The Ripple Effect of Reflection

Even now, as I finish Nobody’s Words, revisiting pieces from earlier in the process brings me back to who I was then. Some pieces still resonate, but others feel completely obsolete, like echoes of a person I no longer recognize. This act of reflection is like meeting...
The Weight of a Word

The Weight of a Word

Words, whether from abusers or supporters, have built the foundations beneath my feet. Each one has shaped the steps I’ve taken to stand where I am today. I’ve learned that when someone speaks from a healthy frame of mind, cruelty doesn’t spill from their lips. The...