Welcome to My Musings
Here you will find my collection of published written works over the last few years aggregated into one convenient location.
The Stories We Tell Ourselves
Manifestation is not a passive endeavor, nor is it mystical. It follows a fairly simple and reliably replicable process: clear intention, aligned action, and patience.
Heated Rivalry, Fatphobia, and Who Gets to Be Desired
You can’t swap out marginalized identities the way you might swap out hair color or change someone’s height slightly and then either dismiss or fail to acknowledge when people are hurt by it.
Public Spaces, Private Boundaries: The Unseen Struggle for Autonomy in a Hyper-Connected World
In a world where simply existing in public feels like an invitation for unwanted attention, how do we reclaim our personal boundaries?
Decolonizing Mental Health and Redefining the Face of Autism
Moving from Deficits to Understanding : Embracing Differences in Allistic and Autistic Communication
Embracing the Neurodiversity Movement: Celebrating Minds Unbounded
Neurodiversity dismantles the notion that deviations from the so-called norm are deficiencies. This revolutionary perspective extends beyond mere acknowledgment; it embraces the rich spectrum of neurological distinctions as an asset, not a liability. The very essence of neurodiversity redefines our understanding of success, intelligence, and capability.
The Need to Re-examine the “Face” of Autism
There are also many harmful stereotypes that affect those that do fit the picture of what most people assume autism looks like. This can affect not only them but also trickles over into negatively affecting marginalized communities.
Culturally Incompetent Care and the History of Medical Racism: A Persistent Challenge in Contemporary Healthcare
A recent TikTok video featuring a white ER physician, raising a “controversial” question about the behavior of his Black patients, has once again brought to light the issue of culturally incompetent care in the medical field. The video, which over-generalized the Black community and perpetuated racial stereotypes, is just one manifestation of the deeply rooted problem of racism in healthcare.