Observation
Reintegration Lens
When I look back at the way I used to move through the world, things finally make sense in a way they never did before. For years, I came across as distant, quiet, rigid, and sometimes completely shut off. Whenever emotions entered the room, I froze. Sometimes I struggled to
Reintegration Lens
There are childhood photos that sit quietly in albums for years, meaning little more than the moment they captured. But sometimes, much later in life, those same photos reveal a truth you were never able to see before. That’s what these images from my early years in Mexico have
Bridge
There’s a Mexican saying I didn’t grow up hearing, but the first time I encountered it, it landed with more truth than anything I’d ever heard about daily life. The phrase is simple: “Allá estamos mejor pero estamos peor, aquí estamos peor pero estamos mejor.” It basically
Field Notes
In Dungeons & Dragons, roles are everything. A successful adventuring party does not form by accident. It is assembled with intention, with characters who bring different strengths to the table. The classic lineup includes the fighter, the thief, the white wizard, and the black wizard. Each plays a distinct part.