What do you do when you’re feeling down?
As for me—I write. I write, write, and write.

Feeling “down” doesn’t always mean I’m deeply depressed. Sometimes it’s a heavy sadness; other times it’s an odd state of emotional blankness. And when I say “no emotions,” it’s not that I’m incapable of feeling—it’s that I consciously choose to approach an issue logically rather than emotionally.

Because of this, people often perceive me as nonchalant. But I disagree. Being nonchalant means not caring at all. In my case, I care deeply—I just prefer to pause, reflect, analyze, and then act.

Writing plays a huge role in that process. Whenever something weighs on me, I create a character out of the situation. I shape it, explore it, and let the words carry away whatever negativity I’m holding onto.

Writing is my release. My reset. My way of making sense of myself and the world.