One Rising Star

#BreakingFree2023 “Somewhere on your journey, don’t forget to take a moment to enjoy the view.” Ever since I began teaching, I developed an evident interest for travelling and learning about various countries and cultures. The students in my very first school came from various backgrounds, and as I got to know each of them, I became more and more curious about the World, beyond the North American borders. Over the last 15 years, I have had the opportunity to live abroad and to travel to over 35 countries. I must admit that with every trip, my desire to explore has increased. From participating in humanitarian trips, to chasing some of the worlds’ wonders, to going on fitness holidays, to adventuring with friends, to spending quality time with family and to seeking reflective time alone; each trip has provided me with a very unique and unforgettable experience. After COVID hit in 2020, I became quite anxious to travel again; not so much because I was worried to get ill, but more so beca...

#BreakingFree2023 Thank you for sunshine Thank you for rain Thank you for joy Thank you for pain Night after night Things didn’t feel quite right Tears streamed down my face My heart would start to race My breathing was out of control Anxiety began taking its’ toll At times, I could see but black I’d be having panic attacks I was so incredibly tired Yet I couldn’t get the sleep I desired I’d sit up wondering “What’s wrong with me?” “Why am I so unhappy?” Negative thoughts regularly filled my head As I tossed and turned in my bed I tried to tell myself everything would be ok But deep down I knew I couldn’t go on this way Truth is, 12 months ago, I was depressed And this needed to be adressed  I had so much to be grateful for But for some reason I felt I needed more For help one day I pleaded As I realised it was needed  These gloomy feelings I could no longer ignore The light in me I wanted to restore For several months I went to therapy I worked hard to find some sort of clari...