What began as the darkest chapter of my career turned into unexpected growth. Losing a job I once loved forced me to redefine success, rediscover balance, and rebuild confidence. "Despair and Development" traces that transformation — from rejection and uncertainty to renewal, resilience, and the surprising freedom of starting again.
“Devotion and Despair” traces a year of extremes — the joy of marriage and the heartbreak of professional collapse. It’s a story of resilience under pressure, of love holding steady when identity fractures, and of learning that sometimes devotion demands letting go of the things we thought defined us.
Behind every lecture and research paper lies a silent struggle. "The Tale of the Academic Black Dog" exposes the hidden mental health crisis among university academics — the overworked, underpaid, and often overlooked pillars of higher education. Through data, empathy, and reflection, it calls for change in a culture built on silence.
This is mental health. 