Ladan is an artist and writer based in Portland Oregon, USA, with Somali heritage. Her art and writing serve as a means of self-expression and healing. She actively shares her creative process and thoughts on art and healing through her Instagram page, @flower4ladan. Her poem “Mental Health is a Bitch Sometimes” has been published in Hargeisa Magazine. She also performs poetry at various events, fundraisers, and art shows in the Portland area, showcasing her talent and passion for storytelling through multiple mediums.
Journal Entry #12: In Between Who I Was and Who I’m Becoming
It’s been an uncomfortable year of uncomfortable truths. I just feel like I don’t know who I am anymore. I lost a part of myself when I moved to Texas, and I can’t seem to embrace this new version of myself. You can’t grow without grieving. Who knew that all it took was just leaving? …
Journal Entry #11 : Letting Go: Navigating the Challenges of Change
When there’s a lot of change in my life I crave nostalgia. I find myself getting lost in old movies, tv shows, and old songs. It reminds of a time when life was safe, predictable, and comfortable. I made a dua a couple years ago to be where I’m at. I am very grateful that…
A Love Lost
After my terrible 2021 breakup that left me jaded and traumatized, I spent a year single. In the beginning of 2022, I started courting again. At the time, I was talking to four or five different guys and going on dates. Each date was worse than the last. The same interview questions were queued in…
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