Written by: Chereen They say that after every rainfall must come a rainbow, but before this rainbow there is sometimes a storm. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ It often feels like the storm will last forever. The thunder strikes and you begin to hold your breath. Your window shakes and the tree that’s been an ascribed part of…
Written by: Chereen Dear you, ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Have you ever felt hopeless? ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Perhaps it is in this exact moment that you are feeling hopeless and anxious. It doesn’t help that we are confined within our four walls, and are left but to remember about the places we used to visit. And the faces…
Written by: Kazima Often times when I find myself burned out or lost for direction, I sit quietly and listen. Not for the silence of course, because if you have kids like mine silence is the last thing you’ll get in the house. But their chattering is exactly what I need. I sit quietly and…
Written by: Chereen Dear Chereen, What if even distance could not stop you from thinking about a person? Regards, K Dear Friend, If you’re already in a routine of constantly thinking of them and checking on them via social media, how would distance make a difference? Moving forward mentally without someone takes effort, time, and…
Written by: Chereen There is that moment, or maybe it’s a plethora of moments, that left you wanting to let go because you had little to no energy to fight for yourself and see another day. Because your days felt like nightmares, and your nights felt like screams of darkness. Adversity is difficult, and this…
Written by: Chereen You go through highs and lows, and the highs seem to bring you people. While the lows, the lows are known to expose. People who will stick around, and those who will quickly walk away. Not everyone can handle you at your worst, and each person has their own reason for why…
Written by: Chereen Dear Chereen, I have followed you for a while and your advice always hits the spot. I was wondering could you answer my query? It’s been heavy on my heart lately. I’d really love some comfort. I lost my mom a month ago. Thought my closest friend to my heart would be…
Written by:Chereen Q: Dear Chereen, How do you let go when you have not received closure? A: When you say receive, I perceive that the closure is meant to be given to you by someone else. In reality, I have learned that closure is given to you by none other than your own self. Closure…
Written by:Chereen Q: How do you let go of a friendship with a family member and still keep the peace? A: Ending a friendship with a family member is no easy task, especially since you’re still related and have the possibility of running into each other or to be united for family events (even if…
Written by: Chereen You sit and you wonder where this trial came from, if it has a deadline, and if this deadline will come with a positive outcome.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Then you go back and forth conversing with your thoughts, as you realize that God’s wisdom is so immense and profound. It is something you might never…