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Le monde est fou!
This morning, instead of sipping my coffee here in the ward, I woke up to a message from someone I knew in the past. She wrote a...
Alexandra Borcila
Aug 6, 20242 min read
Writing vs Fashion
I've started writing because I find small talk challenging. What am I saying! I can't do small talk! I have stories to tell, man—I’ve...
Alexandra Borcila
Aug 5, 20242 min read
The clients
This place is demoralising but I know that a part of me manifested being here. I wanted to find out out how It feels like and which kind...
Alexandra Borcila
Aug 4, 20243 min read
The Classic Eastern European Upbringing
In the southernmost part of the world, there's a myth that paints Europe as a unified, wealthy utopia—where everyone supposedly flocks...
Alexandra Borcila
Aug 3, 20243 min read
Progress
For a long time, life was urging me to seek help, but I was stubborn. Life kept pushing harder, and eventually, I relented. Now, I've...
Alexandra Borcila
Aug 1, 20242 min read
A rehearsal for "Games of Thrones"
This morning, I ventured outside to the patio. They call it a patio, but normally if I saw this corner in town, I'd be like, "Get me out...
Alexandra Borcila
Jul 31, 20242 min read
Day one in the psych ward
I forgot to take my meds today. I feel like a drama queen, making my way into the psych ward, rolling on the floor and crying like a...
Alexandra Borcila
Jul 31, 20243 min read
Changes
One thing about living with bipolar disorder is that we often act on our impulses. Those with ADHD, on the other hand, embrace change...
Alexandra Borcila
Jul 18, 20242 min read
Books that matter
Without these books, I wouldn’t be able to create consistently on my creative path. Julia Cameron’s books, “The artist’s way” and “Write...
Alexandra Borcila
Jul 17, 20241 min read
“Perfect days”
It's been a while since I've seen a film that left me smiling. It's been ages since a film left me with such a heartfelt smile, but...
Alexandra Borcila
Jul 16, 20242 min read
More on the topic of shame and Bipolar.
I recently received an email from an organization that supports people with bipolar disorder, encouraging them to avoid drastic actions....
Alexandra Borcila
Jul 12, 20242 min read
What I Took with Me from Japan
I spent ten unforgettable days in Tokyo, diving headfirst into an adventure without a strict itinerary. It turned out to be the best way...
Alexandra Borcila
Jul 11, 20242 min read
I know you don’t want to hear about her! Not today! It’s a sunny day! You just want to enjoy it. I really don’t want to talk about her either, but I can’t help it.
When I leave the house, she’s there on the couch, promising she’ll wait for me to come back. But she’s lying. She goes with you on the...
Alexandra Borcila
Jul 10, 20242 min read
I’ve got a love/hate relationship with Holland.
On one side, Holland is amazing because things work! The tram arrives on time, and even the tax letters are punctual! But on the other...
Alexandra Borcila
Jul 8, 20241 min read
Fake it til you make it?
I don’t think so! In his "Make good art" speech delivered at the commencement ceremony for the University of the Arts in Philadelphia,...
Alexandra Borcila
Jul 6, 20241 min read
How My Love Affair with South Africa Began
Once upon a time, I was completely over society and capitalism (still am, but that's a tale for another time). Sure, it's a bit...
Alexandra Borcila
Jul 5, 20242 min read
Bi-curious
"Alex, you can’t just decide to be gay." I can, and I have, quite frequently recently. As if someone’s sexuality can be directed—well,...
Alexandra Borcila
Jul 4, 20241 min read
Neurodiversity and shame
"We all have bad moments". That’s what my aunt said when I told her I live with Bipolar Disorder. Shame is a significant aspect of life...
Alexandra Borcila
Jul 2, 20242 min read
Why do we fall in love with musicians?
Well, because of the music! Plus, passion is incredibly attractive. However, we often romanticise what dating a musician would be like....
Alexandra Borcila
Jul 1, 20242 min read
Feeld
Did you know there's an app called Feeld where you can explore just how vast and wild God’s garden really is? And have you seen the new...
Alexandra Borcila
Jun 30, 20242 min read
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I write with the intention of dismantling the stigma around mental health.
On “The Uncensored Mind” you can find the fruit of my introspection, things that keep me busy at three in the morning and articles about good music.
credits: Nathalie Hennis
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