Despite the Mental Exhaustion, Orlando Found Balance in the COVID Chaos
I’m not even going to lie. When you realize that things are not going your way because … the reality is that like myself, people are used to some sort of structure in their life and COVID basically shifted that structure. So, I found...
I Protect Myself from COVID to Protect My Daughter : Abigale Johnson
I love my job, but I love my daughter far more. If protecting my daughter from COVID means me leaving my work, then...
The Re-Branding of Strength: An Interview with Denise Parkes-Heaven
You're trying to break that whole cycle of the single-parent home that you grew up in and that was my reason for keeping the family together and I could see that..
Bold Lila Charles ‘nuh mek social media define’ her
Persons are oftentimes judged because of their opinions or if their way of life is different from most of the Twitter community. I saw a girl being bullied because she posted a picture of herself which showed a...
I fear going outside now but I’m relieved I survived Corona – Sandra Walker
In this installment of Our Stories, Sandra shares how she survived the Coronavirus. For many people, Jamaica is pictured as an island paradise – white sandy beaches, a beautiful and vivacious culture, rich and wholesome food, and attractive people....
Are You, The Same You, Away From Home?
I feel like when I was boarding I didn’t have to walk on eggshells. I got to be my true authentic self. Being on Hall felt more like home than home itself because right now I’m under my parents' roof but I’m homesick...
Mental Illness is a Battle We Should Not Fight Alone – Igol McIntosh
I believe all individuals experience some form of mental illness throughout their lifetime. I can openly say that I suffer from anxiety attacks which I face mostly when..
Though An Autoimmune Disease Took Him By Surprise Josiah Maintains Good Health
I thought why me because I lived and ate properly so I took it hard. It was all over my skin and it killed some of my self-esteem. I had friends who would...
COVID 19 increased my anxiety tenfold – Remzie Boisrond
In this installment of Our Stories, we will share how the COVID-19 pandemic affects Remzie's mental health. For many people, Jamaica is pictured as an island paradise – white sandy beaches, a beautiful and vivacious culture, rich and wholesome...
Michael Gave Up a Life of Quick Cash for a Fulfilling Life
At first, it was good, I had everything at my disposal, but there comes a time when you have to just pack it up. For some people, it takes longer but for me, I just couldn’t deal with...
