Living with ankylosing spondylitis means waking up every day unsure of how much pain, stiffness, and exhaustion will shape my hours. Some days, it’s manageable. Other days, it feels like my body is locked in place, heavy with fatigue, aching in ways I can’t explain. It’s relentless, unpredictable, and exhausting. But today, I’m feeling gratitude—gratitude…

13 hours in, and I’m only at 27% of Words of Radiance… This series is a journey, not just a book! Brandon Sanderson has me fully immersed in an endless fantasy land of intrigue, magic, and epic storytelling. Who else has ventured into the Stormlight Archive? #FantasyEpic #StormlightArchive #BrandonSanderson #WordsOfRadiance #Cosmere #EpicReads #FantasyBooks #Bookstagram #BookLover…

📚 Ban Bigots, Not Books 📚 Books open minds, spark conversations, and tell stories that deserve to be heard. Censorship silences voices, erases history, and limits the freedom to learn. Instead of banning books, we should be challenging hate, uplifting diverse perspectives, and protecting intellectual freedom. Every reader deserves access to stories that reflect the…

Books are my love language. If I care about you, I will do my best to match you with the perfect read—one that makes you think, feel, escape, or see the world a little differently. There’s a good chance that when I see you, you’ll be going home with at least one book (maybe more).…

❤️❤️❤️❤️ Just finished Something Lost, Something Gained by Hillary Rodham Clinton, and wow—what a powerful, timely, and deeply prescient book. Her concerns about a second Trump presidency, democracy at risk, and the erosion of civil rights have never felt more urgent. This book is both a call to action and a reflection on resilience, hope,…

Silent reading was my favourite period in elementary school. Hell, it’s my favourite period in adulthood! There was nothing better than cracking open a book and disappearing into another world—except maybe the joy of doing the exact same thing now, but with a cup of tea and no school bell to interrupt me. Some things…

Happy Birthday, Christy! ❤️ It’s hard to believe this trip was 8 years ago already. This is still my favourite photo of you! I’m so grateful that all these years after Bailey took Ollie’s hand in preschool and they became friends, we still text at least once a day—and I get to count you among…

❤️❤️❤️❤️ Helen Knott has a way of writing that reaches straight into your heart and stays there. Becoming a Matriarch is a stunning, deeply felt exploration of love, loss, and the strength passed between generations. Knott’s storytelling weaves together the fierce, unbreakable bond between herself, her mother, and her grandmother—three women shaped by both hardship…

I used to be terrified of dogs. They felt so unpredictable, and every time one jumped up at me, my anxiety skyrocketed. But it turns out that treating my anxiety disorder helped me open my heart to these sweet, loving creatures. I’ll always be grateful to Ty and Danielle for letting me spend so much…

Caption: Your mind can be a noisy place, but not every thought deserves your attention. Just because negative thoughts are loud doesn’t mean they’re true. You are more than your doubts, fears, and insecurities. Breathe, refocus, and remind yourself of your worth. Tag someone who needs this reminder today. ❤️✨ #SelfCare #MentalHealthMatters #PositiveMindset #YouAreEnough