Once I figured out how to say no, and overcome the discomfort the first few times actually doing it, there was an entire shift in how I value time and myself as a whole.

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If you've been here a while, you know I love podcasts. But it was a refreshing change in content consumption to read, especially with both in-print and in-my-ears options. With all the podcasting I did, I didn't think I had read enough to have a post! I was very wrong - and very happy about that.

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The week of Dr. Christine Blasey-Ford's testimony and Brett Kavanaugh confirmation was an emotional roller coaster. But with solitude, I was able sit with my feelings and process the struggle. Then, I picked myself back up to continue the fight for the marginalized. Thanks to The Wing, I was able to gather with a sisterhood to learn why we must keep fighting, keep resisting not just for the United States, but for the world.

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For Mental Health Awareness Month, we are premiering the very first GUEST POST on this site. It's incredibly humbling to be able to share the story of a new mother and her mental health journey with Postpartum Depression. She shares her honest and raw thoughts of going through her first pregnancy and what came unexpectedly in the moments after giving birth. She also happens to be my little sister and I couldn't be more proud of her to share her journey with you all.

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I think of empowerment in a few stages. The first one, is self-awareness. Second, is learning/unlearning about your identity and those around you. Third, is agency to make change. Part of my agency has been asking for the things I want and need. For my introversion and wellness, that's solitude. Here are 6 things that happened when I stopped apologizing for needing solitude.

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