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“Cynthia Erivo. Remember that name.”

I wrote this review sixteen years ago when I was living and working in London, UK. Cynthia Erivo (Wicked, Harriet, Dracula…) is a household name these days, but back then she was only an exceedingly talented young performer. So I’m rather proud of the prescience of my first paragraph in this article! From the front… Read more

August 3, 2026
How single parenthood by choice both challenges and reinforces social stigma

This critical analysis paper was submitted for my Principles of Sociology class in May 2026 In exploring the challenge of arriving at an operational definition of the term ‘single parent’, the 6th edition of Elements of Sociology by John Steckley (2023) offers nine examples to illustrate what a single parent family might look like (p.… Read more

June 4, 2026
To medicate or…

Over the years, I have had a complex relationship to medication. Specifically to the types of medication that are intended to reduce the effects of depression and anxiety. Now as a student of psychology, I have more information about the science behind medication and other ways to treat depression and anxiety, but still no clear… Read more

May 21, 2026
Sandy Hill Life Drawing: “On Wednesdays I draw naked people.”

Written by Bhoomi Dahiya for The Fulcrum; originally published May 4 2026 WHEN I TELL PEOPLE I’M GOING TO DRAW NUDE MODELS, THEY’RE USUALLY A BIT TAKEN ABACK In a culture where bodies are constantly scrutinized, sexualized, and shamed, the artistic practice of life drawing can sound terrifying even when you’re not the one posing.… Read more

May 9, 2026
Losing an alloparent to suicide: a case study

The Impact of Trauma on Secure Attachment in Young Children: A case study involving the sudden death by suicide of an alloparent Submitted for PSY 2105 D Child Development, University of Ottawa, Fall 2024 Parts 1 & 2 : My Topic for the Paper & My Theories of Knowledge For this assignment, I am choosing… Read more

November 28, 2024
Queer Dating: Part 2

I’m going to say something mildly controversial. About parenting. And dating. Oh boy. Here we go. I have no problem introducing my daughter to the people I’m dating. Now I know parents have all sorts of rules about this. They want to wait for a certain amount of time (say, six months) before introducing a… Read more

October 6, 2024