Author Archives: Betty
What I Know Now About Peace and Perspective
Life unfolds according to its own design, not according to our scripts. I have learned to accept events as they occur — to examine each situation, identify what is within my control, let go of what I cannot influence, and … Continue reading
A Law I Wish Could Change
If there were one law I could change, it would be the one governing how a person is allowed to leave this life. For as long as I can remember, I’ve believed that the final chapter of a person’s life … Continue reading
The Sticker Story Nobody Wants to Star In
One morning, I was driving to the market, minding my own business, when I suddenly heard a police siren. I looked in my mirror and saw the flashing lights behind me. I wasn’t speeding. I wasn’t driving poorly. I was … Continue reading
Social Justice, Fairness, and the State of the World
Our youth are growing up in a world that feels heavy with contradiction—brimming with possibility yet burdened by inequality, climate crisis, racism, and systems that often fail the very people they were designed to protect. They are not blind to … Continue reading
What Is My Purpose?
A Narrative Poem for the Ones Who Wonder Purpose is the question every soul whispers at least once in a lifetime. A question with no map, no compass, no single road to follow. Purpose begins as a flicker — a … Continue reading
Who Am I?
The Essence of Identity “I AM WHO I AM” isn’t just a saying — it’s a truth every person lives out, moment by moment. Identity isn’t something you chase across the world or discover in a book. It’s the sum … Continue reading
How to Feel Seen, Understood, and Not Judged
A guide for anyone who feels invisible or misunderstood Feeling seen isn’t about being loud, popular, or perfect. It begins with something much quieter: the energy you carry. Every person gives off an energy — a presence — that others … Continue reading
When You Feel Like You Don’t Belong: A Message for the Ones Who Walk Alone
A narrative for young people who feel unseen, unheard, and unsure how to live in a world that doesn’t reflect who they are Introduction If you’ve ever felt like you don’t fit in — like the world is too loud, … Continue reading
How to Cope with Anxiety, Depression, and Loneliness
A Narrative of Survival, Awakening, and Inner Strength Introduction Depression and loneliness can feel like invisible storms — silent, suffocating, and impossible to explain to anyone who hasn’t lived through them. Many young people today are facing these same shadows, … Continue reading
The Equation of Love and Emotions
I’ve been thinking deeply about the question, What do I love? For much of my life, I equated love with emotion. I believed I loved the people I dated, because what I felt was intense, consuming, and exciting. But marriage … Continue reading
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