Dating online seems to be the most popular way we search for love today. If you’re not doing it, you’re likely to know at least one person who is. It’s a journey filled with ups and downs — sometimes, twists and turns. …

Take-off. — It wasn’t long before the captain announced our impending ascent. I gave the flight attendant a friendly nod as she passed by, checking that all was as it should be. But was it? As I turned the corners of my mouth against gravity, there was a nervous tension brewing within…

They call it the hidden disease. — Mistaken for other diseases and disorders, confusing doctors and patients alike, it can take years to diagnose. Lupus. An autoimmune disease in which the body’s immune system becomes hyperactive and attacks its own healthy tissues and organs. Lupus. A Latin word meaning “wolf”. The name was given by a thirteenth-century…

A writing prompt. — As she sat next to me, she turned her head, and for a moment; our eyes locked. Though it was brief, I noticed something in her eyes. Fear, perhaps? I shook the thought out of my mind. Maybe she was nervous, being on a plane. It could be her first…

Have you ever heard a song for the first time and it immediately became your anthem? Maybe it’s Destiny’s Child’s ‘Survivor’, after overcoming a serious illness. Maybe it’s Alicia Keys’ ‘Underdog’, as you hustle to make your dream a reality from less than favourable circumstances. For me, that song is…

Defining this multi-layered concept. What is love? It’s a question that can’t be answered in a single sentence. Not all love is the same. From romantic to familial and even platonic, love presents itself in different forms, depending on the nature of the relationship. There are different types of love…

There’s nothing like it. Being alone, that is. I love silence, serenity, solitude. It fuels me. Left to process my thoughts without distraction or interruption. Able to let down my guard. Free to be me in my real, raw state. Nobody else around to judge, comment or complain. I promise…

I’ve been writing and sharing my stories on Medium for a while now. Writing on this platform has encouraged me to unlock a level of vulnerability I never allowed myself to reach previously. It’s challenged me to let people in on my thoughts, feelings and experiences. Though at times I…