Disclaimer: This post is based solely on my personal experience and research. For a proper diagnosis and advice, please consult an MD or ND. There's a common saying: "What is going to make you cry usually starts by making you laugh." Being 'period-free' in a military high school was never a concern for me. While my classmates went to the infirmary for regular pregnancy tests, I could stay in the dormitory. This gave me more time to sleep, and ice on the cake, I could skip the 5 a.m. running...

I can't believe it took me seven months to start writing again! Honestly, I didn't feel how quickly time was flying by lately, but I'm definitely glad to be back. 2025 marks the fifth year since I resumed reading, and I definitely do not regret my decision. Yes, only the fifth year! The truth is, I've always felt drawn to literature, but during my high school years, I couldn't read more than one or two books per year. Everything changed during the COVID-19 pandemic (one good thing, at least);...

Two months ago, I traveled to Shanghai for the second time . What led me there was the 19th edition of the Shanghai International Youth...