Small Talk Without Draining Yourself

Riya's private playlist for the weight of a new week. (Curated tracks list.)

Words you can copy-paste to a parent, a friend, or a counsellor.

Riya writes about the first three weeks — the sounds, the small grief, the friend you thought you'd have by now.

A short checklist for messaging someone who's struggling — what helps, what to avoid.

A student's essay on the semester she left and the semester she came back stronger.

Riya on gratitude that isn't a performance.