Hi Hive readers! Welcome to a small corner of the web where you’ll get to know me at my worst and best moments. I’m Ish, derived from my boring and generic real name “Patricia” (sorry other Patricias), only taking the “ish” sound part in the middle. It practically defines my life since I’m a middle child and I have always loved to create a new name for myself in every creative venture.
A quick slam book bio of me: I’m turning 24 in a few days, I look 16, and I speak like I’m 30 and 8 at the same time. I’m a goofball with my closest friends and a cheerful buddy with strangers. My gender is fluid and I have too many thoughts about the patriarchy.
However, what you really need to know about me are those unknown to many. Why? I believe that vulnerability is a sign of willingness to connect.
You’ve done it here. You brought a community of writers together, sharing snippets of their daily life, like a vacation day, random thoughts, and more. Connection is built when we are willing to show our laughs, cries, and woes.
Let me do the same – buckle up because this might be quite a ride.
1: A fight to avoid chores
As a child, I used to imagine myself as a Disney princess, specifically Cinderella, who spends most of her time pleasing her evil stepmother and stepsisters. My earliest memories were of cleaning, playing outside, cleaning again, and ensuring everything was right. I wish I had a fairy godmother to save me.
Cleanliness was a major personality trait on my mother’s side. They took wiping the floor seriously. Meanwhile, I would do anything to escape the dreaded task. One day, while we were left at home with just my siblings and me, my eldest sister listed our chores for the day – I knew better not to disobey her, but my cheeky brain came up with an excuse. I was watching a cartoon show, so why not clean the floor in the area, right?
But I couldn’t multitask, so my sister found me – infuriated – scratching a grub of dirt on the floor, calling it “cleaning.” Guilty as charged.
2: An old book made me go to college
In high school, I used to envy my classmates who knew what their courses would be in college. I was clueless and nothing seemed to appeal to me. Then, I noticed a pile of old books at home that my older cousin had left.
There were encyclopedias, atlases, and technical hardbound books. As I skimmed through the dusty spines with my fingertip, one book caught my eye: Introduction to Psychology.
I flipped through the pages with growing interest. How come nobody told me you could study our brain, emotions, and triggers? There was a section about social experiments, memories, and personality disorders.
Something in me clicked. I’ve always analyzed people and my natural curiosity to know their individual lives finally has a place to grow. Soon I earned my Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology (2015-2019) and license as a Psychometrician.
3: A staircase curse
My best friends know I’m clumsy, so they watch my drinking glass when we eat because I spill my drinks. However, they don’t know that it extends to walking. I think the universe likes to poke fun at me because I have a record of three embarrassing staircase-falling-and-tripping stories.
The best one is probably back in college – I was rushing to get some documents signed, but the design of our college building made it difficult to really rush. We had a broken elevator, a nauseating spiral ramp, and dizzying stairs. For someone wearing heels, it was a tough challenge. My game plan was simple: Take the stairs.
The next moment, I heard a loud click, and the tip of my heel got caught at the stair’s metal bar, tripping me forward, my knees folding, and my arms grabbing on the railings for dear life. Time seemed to stop. On top of that, a group of senior high school students was coming up and witnessed the whole ordeal. They were of no help at all and watched as I sat down biting my lip in pain.
I took a few deep breaths and walked down. Thankfully, I only had a small bruise, but I will never be the same around stairs.
Why am I here?
It may be hard to believe this, but I started out as guest speaker at Hive. I'm also called The Wounded Healer on my socials. During the webinar, I discussed the healing power of writing, and here I am – writing on your platform. I hope to bring on more light, comfort, and mental health awareness here.
Also, I see this as a chance to be more vulnerable. In vulnerability, I can exercise strength and inspire you to do the same. Surely, there are funnier and healing stories on the way. Stay tuned!
Nice to meet you all! Thank you for taking the time to read this!
Welcome to Hive, Ish! I was not able to hang around for too long during your webinar at Hive PH but I've heard lots of good things. Looking forward to the next one!
Would love to hear your thoughts about SOGIE and the patriarchy! Should I expect them to be spicy? 👀
I wasn't in the last webinar, but I am excited to see you on the next one. Will you still be there?
Welcome to Hive! I'm sure I'll learn a lot from you from writing to mental health, and certainly more.
Happy to see new user here 😊👌👌👌🍷 I hope we soon see more cool posts ... 😊👌
😊🤠🤙🌈 Aloha Ish! Nice to meet another stair-challenged hiver here! :P
U are a great blogger and all ur posts reach so many ppl.. I'm quite impressed! (and totally NOT jelly! :P)
Happy belated welcome to hive! I know u got this, but if u ever do got any questions about hive, or crypto, or trading.. just ask me. (I am on this block thing for a few years na)
:)
You're too kind hahaha thank you for stopping by my profile! 😊 I feel I still have a lot to learn about hive and crypto stuff... so nice to meet someone who can explain it to me in layman terms 😅 (still getting lost here)
😊😎🤙 A great movie! Hi!
are u already on discord? i am a member at hiveph, so if u get on there, u can just DM me..
Eyyy~ Welcome here, Ish! I do hope that we can make more webinars! There are different niche communities here to check out. Please enjoy your stay!
I was one of your audience when you did the webinar in Hive PH.
So happy you'll be sharing your thoughts with us now!Nice to finally meet you here on the platform @ishwoundedhealer!
I guess you're already oriented with tons of communities here, but if not, I hope you'll check out Ladies of Hive and Hive PH.
Looking forward to reading your future stories!
See you around!
Hi @wittyzell nice to meet you again! Will check out those communities 😀
Thanks for the warm welcome!
Yey, finally you're here! 💓
Like Witty, I was one of the audience when you did the webinar via HivePH's discord server.
I'm curious! I wanna know your thoughts about patriarchy!
Looking forward to your future blogs, Ish! ❤️
I have arrived! Hahaha!
Great to see you again, as a fellow writer naman this time. Hope we can exchange thoughts about the patriarchy 😄
Thank you!
OOOH hello po. it's nice to see you here. thank you po sa webinar last time :D
Hiii, you're welcome! Ako ata dapat yung magthank you - I had such a great time! 😀
Hello, ate Ish! Nice to see another Psychology student here on Hive. And wow, you're a licensed Psychometrician! I'm looking forward to hearing your thoughts on your future blogs. Welcome to Hive! 💗
Happy to meet another fellow Psych, @rks.wuhdrelis 😍 Sana makapagchikahan tayo about Freud emz. Hahaha!
Hello, Ish! Welcome to Hive. Loved the intro. ☺️ Looking forward to more blogs from you
Completely agree with you about connecting with people by being vulnerable. We have to show a mask everyday so why don't break those walls more often and being able of real connection? Welcome to Hive, it's a big pleasure to have you and all the value you can bring here with us 😁
Glad to have you here Ish finally! So excited on the things that you will be bringing here in the platform. Theres a lot of stuff to learn and we are happy to share things with you along the way!
Again welcome Ish!
Oli here and I go to this username.
My sincere gratitude to youuuu! Thanks for allowing me to share my thoughts here 😀 I hope to learn a lot from you all. Looking forward to it!
Yey! Welcome to hive, unfortunately I was unable to attend your webinar in hiveph community back then but I'm a follower on your page in FB. ☺️ Looking forward to read your future blogs. Wish you all the best on your journey here on Hive.
Hi! Welcome to Hive!
Nice to meet you @ybanezkim26 😀 and thanks for reading my blog!
Oh I remember! I was one of the audience too in that webinar. Welcome to hive!
Ohhh kaya pala familiar ikaw ate @ishwoundedhealer 💖💞
Welcome here sa Hive! 🥰
Hellooooo 😍 Salamat sa pagwelcome!
Hello, welcome sa Hive! 🎉👌
You are highly welcome 💕🙏 Wishing you the Very Best 🙏
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Welcome po sa Hive.
Ako po ay taga Batangas
Welcome to hive Ishi. Wow you're so young at 24. You're right you are really mature when talking. I first met and heard you during the webinar in hiveph which I wasn't able to finish listening because we went to a funeral service that night.
See you around.
Hi @jenthoughts nice to meet you 🤗 Sana may next webinar ulit hehe.
Ou nga and hopefully I can join na.
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Welcome to Hive @ishwoundedhealer ! I'm excited to read your upcoming blogs. See you around 💓
Hello, happy late welcome to hive! :)
I'd like to ask u to join my new discord server..
https://discord.gg/w4EefbaTcW
hope to chat some hive with u later,