Autism. It’s often described as neurodivergence. A disability. A spectrum of difference in communicating, connecting and more. Beyond just a label, it invites the empowering journey of self-acceptance. Another day at the Faculty of Astrological Studies Summer School, I feel the lunch hour din engulf me. Trapped in my seat as I pick apart what’s…


Reading is a big part of writing. As a writer, naturally you read a fair bit. Take writing a non-fiction book for example: it calls…

Finding a sense of belonging is not always easy. Belonging might seem elusive when you struggle with conflicting intercultural identities. Or when you feel like…

Family is a complex thing. Our concept of family is shaped by many factors such as our cultural background, personalities and experiences. In particular, family…

Writer’s block is something you encounter when you’re a writer. It’s frustrating and frustrating to overcome. There are many reasons for writer’s block. Trauma is…

I am a writer based in Melbourne, Australia. I explore what it means to belong, not belonging in the in-between and intercultural identities (more).
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