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...
Breaking the Chains of Limiting Beliefs
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...
Discovering My Love Language: Healing Through Physical Touch
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...
Long Distance Relationships: Staying Grateful Through the Goodbyes
Long Distance, Big Feelings, and Even Bigger Gratitude To all my long-distance relationship homies—this one's for you. Let’s be real... being in a long-distance relationship isn’t easy. In fact, some days it’s downright heartbreaking. I’m writing this just a couple of days before I have to fly back home. My boyfriend lives 2,000 miles away, and even though we've done this for months now, saying goodbye doesn't seem to get easier. If ... 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.