The Cheese Stands Alone

Samantha Schell Adaptation, Friendship, mental health, Overcoming Adversity , , , , ,

I worked so hard growing up never to stand out. I wanted to blend right in so I wouldn’t be differentiated and then subjected to scrutiny and ridicule. Never alone, but always amongst others where I could camouflage myself in the crowd. Early on in childhood, I pushed hard to excel and stand out. Then, […]

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Omega

Samantha Schell Anxiety, Family, Friendship, Positivity , , , 4

I’d rather be the lone wolf than the Omega; the last in the pack, the scapegoat, the ones who eat last. There are many who probably (wrongly) assume I am the alpha, keen to lead the pack and be the strong and constant vigilant ruler. But I hate, nay, loathe that type of responsibility. I […]

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Don’t Take it so Personally

Samantha Schell Adaptation, Anxiety, BJJ, Family, Friendship, mental health, Perseverance, self confidence , , , , ,

Interesting. I started this blog primarily to write and document my experiences training and competing in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and MMA, and then I find myself relating it to my emotions and personal life experiences more often than not. It has become a therapeutic outlet in a safe space I can air out my grievances […]

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