Giselle Delgado Buraye (Gigi)

September is about to start and my heart is pounding just with the thought of having to hold space for a date that has brought so much pain to me. If you have grieved the death of a parent, you know what I'm talking about. My mom's passing created a void deeper than the emptiness I felt from her inability to love me how we wanted to be loved. In the last five years of her life my Mom and I bonded like never before and healed so much from so many traumatic experiences. It was a gift and her...

I used to think being feminine was wearing flowery dresses, being weak and talking about mindless stuff. For many years I was very uncomfortable with women. I hated doing what I thought were "girly things" and growing up I preferred playing sports and hanging out with the boys because they were more fun and practical. There was less drama and no "stabbing behind the back" because boys "just say things as they are" or so I thought. I grew up in a matriarchy and even though I admired many...

Creating healthier habits is a goal many people share, but the journey often feels challenging and frustrating. One key factor that has made this process smoother and more effective for me and many others is self awareness . Understanding our thoughts, emotions, and behaviors helps us identify what drives our current habits and how to change them in a way that lasts. Those who attended this year's first YOU ARE HERE Workshop in February had a glimpse of what self awareness looks like as they...