Growing up in a destabilising environment, I have felt fear, anger, anxiety and resentment. I couldn’t and didn’t know how to talk to anyone about these emotions for a very long time. I think I felt wrong to feel like I did as a young girl.

Fortunately, I experienced the healing power of non-judgement, deep listening and loving speech at a mindfulness retreat in 2016. That experience taught me to be less afraid of putting words to how I truly felt. By making small gradual steps towards verbalising my emotions and thoughts, I don’t have to be stuck in the process of fighting my own mental stories and be increasingly worn out.

I want to say that we can choose not to allow unwholesome emotions have power over us and to carry us in a direction we don’t want to go.

I hope I can be your stranger-friend, to listen so that you need not suppress nor ignore your emotions, or to simply breathe and hold the space for you.

If you feel that you need someone to talk to, please do not hesitate to take that step for yourself.