Why I’ve Never Been Good at Taking Criticism

I’ll just say it straight: I don’t like criticism. I never have. And it doesn’t really matter what kind it is — harsh, helpful, well-meaning, or even dressed up as “constructive” — it still hits me like a punch to the gut. I take it personally every single time, no matter how hard I try…

Why I Refuse to Stay Silent About Book Banning

Book banning is not about protection—it’s about control. It’s about silencing voices and shrinking minds out of fear. In a time when stories are under attack, staying silent is not an option. Here’s why I choose to fight back. Every day, I watch as books vanish from shelves. Stories about race, gender, injustice, survival—stripped away…