And happiness? What is it, anyway? It seems like an odd question, but is it? Do you know how to define happiness? Do you think happiness is the same thing to you as…
Children of rape need to be recognised as victims. Their parent may be the ones who went through the physical trauma, but they grew up with the result of this event. They are…
Producing coffee makes a significant environmental impact — estimates vary, but about 39 gallons of water are needed for one cup, according to UNESCO's Institute for Water Education. Exploitative coffee production leads to…
Hope. I remember being a child and drawing with tiny pieces of broken crayons on newspapers and school papers in the attic of my grandmother's house by the light of the hole in…
Over the last few years, I have come to understand how important it is to be seen and heard as a full person - not just the pretty, easy-to-handle parts. Being human is…
It is that time of year again. I started here.Valentine's Day: The ancient Romans may also be responsible for the name of our modern-day love. Emperor Claudius II executed two men — both…
I had to let you go. But it did not happen one morning, out of the blue. It certainly did not happen altogether in just one day. It took me thousands of days…
If a poisonous snake jumps on you; you have no time to ask yourself "Is this because of my past?" "Is this because my parents abandoned me when I was a child?" "Is…
You matter. Your life matters. Your opinions, hopes, fears, and dreams matter. We often forget about this. We get lost in the seven-point-seven billion people on this planet. Logically, we know that our…
Can people with autism fall in love? To me, the answer to this question is fairly obvious: Yes. Autistic people fall in love all the time, and many have long-term relationships and/or decide…