Tag: Growth

  • Originally published as a Global Beat essay on KidSpirit (Winter issue: “Dialogue Between Generations”). Swimming has always existed in a strange space between discipline and escape for me. The echo of water against tile can feel like silence, even when surrounded by noise. In the hallway, I am one person. In the pool, I am another —…

  • Belonging is not an extra luxury, it is the cornerstone of growth and resilience. Both Anne of Green Gables and Kelly-Ann Allen’s article reveal how deeply belonging shapes identity. Anne begins her journey with no family, no home, and little reason to hope. She is mocked for her appearance and often embarrassed by her mistakes.…