Adolescence, Adulthood, and Ambivalence

Adolescence. This is a time during our lives when pubescence peaks and emotions are imbalanced. Ambivalence. You dare to be different and branch off into what you think will push you toward adulthood, but falter at the flip of a dime. Adulthood. In retrospect, you hone the determination to embark on new adventures and question where you stand. Every short story and poem in this book leads you to embrace personal transformation and self-reflection. In this book, there are some questions you'll seek out: How did I pivot my mindset to embrace creativity and spirituality? How can I improve my mental health and well-being to protrude from the rest of the crowd? How are my values on societal movements and mindfulness of others contributing to my public image and my response to controversial matters? How can I overcome anxiety and depression and turn them into fuel to find compassion and inner strength? With this book, I present this as a guide through poetries and short stories. Each piece reflects my past and includes practical advice, uplifting encouragement, and a source of comfort through personal growth and positive changes. Some are practical, while others are imaginative concoctions of free-written topics that blend well enough to be considered as ""just for fun"" prompts. Join me to think outside the box and plug into the adventure of adolescence, adulthood, and ambivalence.