Self & Wellness

After Reading This Bestselling Self-Help Book About Stoicism, I've Never Felt More Resilient or in Control of my Life

The Daily Stoic is an easy way to understand and benefit from stoicism, an ancient philosophy that's gained popularity over the pandemic.



I Get A Birth Control Shot Every Three Months—Here's What It's Like

I never really actively sought out birth control. Meaning to say, yes, I use protection when the situation arises, but I've never had a consistent one in the long-run.

PSA: You Can Get A PWD Card For Mental Health Reasons—Here's How

I Got Mine

It's been a few months since I started going to therapy. I honestly should've started earlier but there were a lot of factors that delayed me from seeing a psychiatrist—one of them being the heavy expenses.



The Last Flight Home: A Filipino Student’s Escape From New York

It was our first spring break in New York. We had it all planned—restaurant reservations in the East Village, excursions to Museum Mile, and shopping trips to SoHo. But then New York reported its first case of COVID-19.