by Shenisse | Life Struggles
I remember as a child being afraid of the dark. Fearful of what could be hiding in it, of what could attack me from it. It seemed endless and felt ominous. Like anything could jump out at any moment. This unease changed as I grew older. It morphed from a fear of the...
by Shenisse | A Look Within
For my entire life, the word Ancestors held no real meaning to me. They were a people that were long forgotten. They were a mystery to me, something I learned about in history class but had no real connection to. I had heard the story of my roots from my Abuelo...
by Shenisse | A Look Within
I have judged my body my entire life. I saw it with the eyes of society and deemed myself unworthy. My thighs were too big. My butt was too big. My stomach wasn’t flat enough. I have cellulite and stretch marks and the belly pooch that comes after having kids. I...
by Shenisse | A Look Within
I have always been a person who denies the more unpleasant feelings in my being. I am comfortable with joy, happiness, peace, and love. I’ve always tried my best to push any other emotions away. I didn’t like how they felt. Sadness leaves a heaviness and...
by Shenisse | Life Struggles
In this world, so many of us are surrounded by a litany of judgments. Everyone has an opinion that they try to impose on others. We see it everywhere we go. We hear it within our own families and communities. Because we are aware of this to different degrees, we let...
