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In this whole wild world, it often feels like life is merely about survival. I still wonder whether it is only that or if there is something more beneath all the noise.

The last few weeks have been a big downer at the Neel’s household. We’ve been bogged down by health issues—our own and our family’s. The air has felt heavy, the days slower than usual. At some point, we caught ourselves thinking, “Has life become this dull? This monotonous?”

I was sitting today and thinking about how grocery shopping makes me feel, on days when I’m low and on days when I don’t feel like myself. Funny how something so small can feel so comforting.

It has been a quiet couple of weeks at Neel’s household, a kind of stillness that feels both comforting and unsettling. We have been caught between decisions, personal and professional, trying to make sense of what comes next.

A personal reflection on a family home that has been a 'pillar of strength' for generations. This is the story of Amby Villa, and why, though 'men may come and men may go,' the home lives forever.

What do you do when someone's 'joke' feels more like cruelty? A relatable essay on the impact of careless words, why 'just ignore them' doesn't work, and the power of finally drawing a line.

Anxiety isn't just 'worry.' It's a full-body experience. A raw, personal essay on living with health anxiety, the physical symptoms, and the daily battle for peace.