Last week, something strange and surprisingly emotional happened while I was doing laundry. My son had worn his dad's hoodie home—a person I haven’t seen in over three years, and who I associate with one of the darkest chapters of my life. As I was sorting clothes, I casually did the "smell test" on the hoodie. What happened next felt like I was being transported into another realm. The scent hit me like a memory bomb. My body responded before ... Read the Post...
Hi, I'm Maisha Hi, I’m Maisha. I’ve lived with type 1 diabetes for over 20 years now. I was diagnosed at 15 years old, right at the start of high school—arguably one of the most confusing, emotionally intense times in life. And let me tell you, it hit hard. That first year was rough. At 19, I became pregnant. It wasn’t planned, but the moment I found out I was carrying a life inside me, something shifted. I became more diligent about my ... Read the Post...
How to Step Into Your Truth and Spiritual Freedom Where you stand today is a reflection of everywhere you've been. But to move forward—to truly embody the freedom your soul craves—you must release the emotional, mental, and even physical chains that keep you tethered to a time, identity, or belief that no longer serves you. This post is not just about mindset. It’s about soul work. It’s about peeling back the layers of fear, shame, and ... Read the Post...
Lately, I’ve been listening to the audiobook The Five Love Languages by Dr. Gary Chapman. You might’ve heard of it—it’s one of those timeless relationship books that people always seem to mention. While it's mainly geared toward married couples, the beauty of it is that the principles apply to all types of relationships: friendships, family dynamics, even how we love ourselves. In case you're not familiar, the core idea of the book is that ... Read the Post...
Hi, I’m Maisha — a curious soul, deep feeler, and Type 1 Diabetic on a journey of healing and wholehearted living. Altruism Prism is my little corner of the internet where I reflect on the messy, beautiful work of building deeper relationships — with myself, with others, and with God.
