PinnedHi =)I’m Charmaine and I write about culture, social justice, and mental health among other things.Apr 1, 2021269Apr 1, 2021269
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Published inCuriousCompersion: How to be Proud of Others’ AchievementsBorrowing this idea from the polyamorous community may help.Jan 4, 2022336Jan 4, 2022336
Published inAn Injustice!Why I Make Time to Do NothingIt’s my resistance to internalized capitalismDec 13, 20214661Dec 13, 20214661
A Personal Manifesto for Fighting Climate ChangeClimate change is not an issue for naïve idealists; every adult should have a personal game plan.Oct 31, 20212232Oct 31, 20212232
Published inAn Injustice!Short People in the Era of Zoom CallsAm I respected more now that people don’t see my height?Sep 23, 20214628Sep 23, 20214628
I used to be a proud Canadian…Recent discoveries of hundreds of unmarked graves of Indigenous children prove that Canada is not the “nice” country it claims to be.Jul 1, 20213351Jul 1, 20213351
Published inFreelancer’s HubWhy I Left FreelancingThe be-your-own-boss lifestyle is not for everyone.May 22, 20216084May 22, 20216084
Published inThe Post-Grad Survival GuideCreatives: Don’t Compare Your Career to That of Your Doctor FriendSure, it’s difficult to become a doctor, but being a creative professional isn’t “easy” eitherMar 22, 20214391Mar 22, 20214391
On Safety as an Asian WomanIt’s not always safe to go out as an Asian woman, but I lean on the strength of my ancestors before me.Mar 22, 20216641Mar 22, 20216641