To everyone who is feeling it all right now (existential angst, hopelessness, helplessness, fear…) — this is for you….

I never really thought about writing about my journey through post-secondary education and its impact on my mental health, but the opportunity arose, and I decided to share...

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In the quiet aftermath of turmoil, my story began. Each unshed tear—a silent witness to the pain endured and the resilience forged in the hidden chambers of my mind. I am Lavleen Walia, standing not as a victim of my circumstances but…

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When I was two years old, I was diagnosed with High Functioning Autism. I didn’t speak until I was four years old. Living with Autism has been both a blessing and a curse for me. Having Autism means I have a huge imagination, a knack for words and language, a kind and genuine nature, and an appreciation for the little things life gives…

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Growing up, I faced a barrage of abuse and violence at home. From the young age of eight, I found myself shielding my mom from the fallout of my dad's aggression by being her emotional support system…

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I am originally from Iran where I finished a master’s program in Chemical Engineering from an accredited university. Before immigrating to Canada, in 1997 a significant event occurred that changed my life forever…

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I had my first panic attack when I was 5. I was crying and hyperventilating and I don’t remember why but no one knew what to do. No one took me to a doctor, no one tried anything. I refused to sleep at night because I was scared…

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