Author: Dania Aziz

When you grow up counting coins before buying something as basic as milk, your definition of “luxury” changes forever. Even years later, when you finally live comfortably, there are moments that still catch you off guard. Moments that make you pause, smile, and think, “Wow, I’ve really come far.” It’s ...Read More

A couple of evenings ago, my boyfriend and I settled in for our usual after-dinner ritual. I hit play on our favourite show, yes, the one we’ve already watched maybe four times. And I thought: Why do I keep returning to the same episodes when there are dozens of brand-new ...Read More

You know that awkward moment when you’re at a social gathering, quietly sipping your drink, and someone says, “Wow, you’re so quiet!” Yeah. That one. As an introvert, I’ve been there more times than I can count. People assume I’m unfriendly, shy, or even arrogant, when really, I’m just overstimulated ...Read More

You know that feeling when something feels off but you can’t quite explain why? He’s charming, he’s funny, he says all the right things… yet something about the way he handles you makes your gut twist a little. You tell yourself you’re overthinking. Maybe he didn’t mean it that way. ...Read More

There’s a quiet kind of arrogance that doesn’t need to be said out loud. You can feel it in the way someone looks at you, how they talk, or even how they make you feel about yourself after spending ten minutes together. It’s not always the obvious bragging or name-dropping. ...Read More

You can often spot loneliness not in what people say, but in what they quietly do. Especially with boomers, the generation that prides itself on resilience, independence, and keeping emotions private. They won’t come out and say, “I feel lonely.” Instead, their loneliness leaks through small habits. It’s subtle, disguised as ...Read More