by Laila Narsi | Oct 7, 2025 | Advocacy, Fierce Self-Compassion, Healing, Hope, Mental Health, Resilience, Self-Compassion, Trauma
It was extremely late at night in 2019 when I got off the plane in Nairobi, Kenya, and quickly jumped into the nearest shuttle bus taking us into the city. I was there as a Trauma Specialist and Mindful Self-Compassion teacher for my second humanitarian service...
by Laila Narsi | Sep 10, 2025 | Resilience
At the age of 5 years old, I got on my very first airplane, Pan American airline’s 747 jet, with my mummy and daddy to migrate from Karachi to London in search of a better life, opportunities, and education. With nervousness, ambition, and a heart full of hope, we...
by Sofia Aziz | Sep 17, 2024 | Healing, Mental Health, Parenting, Resilience, Stress, Trauma
Though my article series on PTSD concluded with my piece on natural disasters, I thought it would be meaningful to write one more addition to the topic in light of recent and sadly ongoing events in the US. In 2024 alone, there have been over 380 mass shootings in the...
by Sofia Aziz | Aug 14, 2024 | Mental Health, Resilience, Trauma
As the third part of this article series on trauma, I want to focus on the traumatic effect of natural disasters, especially as many parts of the United States are bracing for a particularly brutal hurricane season. Storms such as Beryl and Debby have already caused...
by Sofia Aziz | Jul 19, 2024 | Advocacy, Boundaries, Mental Health, Relationships, Resilience, Sexual Assault, Trauma
It can be hard to imagine someone you trust taking advantage of you: maybe a friend, family member, or mentor. Or even walking home from work, taking a route you take every day, and getting assaulted or feeling violated. Unfortunately, situations like these are...
by Laila Narsi | May 15, 2024 | Advocacy, Culture, Inclusivity, Resilience
As May unfolds its blossoms and warmer days invite us outdoors, it’s also time to celebrate Asian American Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month in the United States. This month serves as an opportunity to recognize and honor the rich cultural heritage,...
