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Why We Watch the Fall
I’ve never worn gloves. But I’ve stood in my own ring. It was a rainy Tuesday in March. I sat across from a hiring panel, my résumé trembling in my hand, reciting answers I’d rehearsed for weeks. I’d been unemployed for eight months. My savings were gone. That job wasn’t just a paycheck—it was my lifeline. When they said, “We’ll be in touch,” I knew. The silence that followed wasn’t neutral. It was final.
By KAMRAN AHMAD20 days ago in Journal
The Boy Who Didn’t Look Away
I was seventeen the first time I saw someone truly lose—and not just lose, but lose in front of everyone. It was a school assembly. A poetry contest. My friend Mateo had spent weeks writing a piece about his mother’s hands—how they cracked from cleaning other people’s houses, how they still braided his little sister’s hair every morning before dawn. He stood at the mic, voice trembling at first, then rising like a song. For three minutes, the gym was silent. Then he finished. And no one clapped.
By KAMRAN AHMAD20 days ago in Journal
The Night Football Felt Like Church
I’d never been to Lambeau Field. I wasn’t a diehard fan. I didn’t own a jersey. I couldn’t name the starting quarterback. But when my brother called in late November—voice hoarse from crying—he didn’t ask for advice. He just said, “Come with me to the game. I can’t go alone.”
By KAMRAN AHMAD20 days ago in Journal
The Year I Watched the Light Fall
I didn’t plan to watch the countdown that year. 2025 had worn me thin—layoffs, loss, the kind of loneliness that makes even your own voice feel like a stranger. By December, I’d stopped believing in fresh starts. New Year’s Eve felt like a cruel joke: a world celebrating while I was just trying to survive the night.
By KAMRAN AHMAD20 days ago in Journal
The Night I Learned to Hope Again
I never believed in New Year’s Eve. For years, I called it a corporate fantasy—a glittery distraction sold to people who needed to believe time could be reset like a clock. I rolled my eyes at the countdowns, the fireworks, the forced resolutions. Hope, I thought, wasn’t something you found on a screen. It was something you earned in silence, alone.
By KAMRAN AHMAD20 days ago in Journal
How to Start a Private Practice as a Psychologist and Manage Ethical Boundaries
Introduction: The Dual Imperative of Practice and Ethics Starting a private practice as a psychologist is both an entrepreneurial endeavor and a moral undertaking. Clinical autonomy brings flexibility, yet it also magnifies responsibility. Every decision—from client intake to billing protocols—intersects with ethical accountability. A well-constructed practice harmonizes therapeutic efficacy with principled conduct, ensuring that professional independence never eclipses client welfare.
By Fida Hassain20 days ago in Journal
The Growing Demand for Cross-Border Expertise in M&A Consulting Services
Introduction: Globalization and the Evolution of M&A Advisory The mergers and acquisitions landscape has expanded beyond domestic confines into an intricate global arena. Companies increasingly pursue growth, diversification, and resilience by acquiring or merging with entities in foreign markets. This shift has elevated the role of cross-border expertise in M&A consulting services. Advisory firms are no longer valued solely for transaction execution; they are sought for their ability to navigate transnational complexity with precision and foresight.
By Fida Hassain20 days ago in Journal
Legal and Zoning Considerations for Recovery Housing
Understanding the Legal Landscape Operating recovery housing requires a clear understanding of the legal environment that governs residential programs. Laws often address housing standards, resident rights, safety obligations, and operational responsibilities. These rules exist to protect both residents and operators while promoting stable, supportive living environments. Failure to understand legal expectations can lead to delays, penalties, or closure. Before opening or expanding a recovery residence, it is essential to study applicable statutes, administrative rules, and local ordinances. A solid legal foundation helps ensure compliance and builds credibility with regulators, neighbors, and referral partners.
By Abdul Mueed20 days ago in Journal
The Cost of Setting Up Electronic Health Records Systems
Introduction In 2026, implementing an Electronic Health Record system is no longer just a digital transition; it is a significant financial commitment that shapes the operational future of a clinical practice. While the initial sticker price of software is the most visible expense, the true cost of an EHR involves a complex interplay of licensing, infrastructure, and human capital. For a small practice, total first-year implementation costs typically range from fifteen thousand to seventy thousand dollars per provider, while large hospital systems can see investments reaching into the millions. Understanding the breakdown of these costs is essential for avoiding the budget creep that often plagues healthcare technology projects.
By Abdul Mueed20 days ago in Journal
New Year Countdown 2026
Introduction I’ve never been to Times Square on New Year’s Eve. I’ve never stood in the cold, shoulder-to-shoulder with strangers, breath visible in the winter air. But for as long as I can remember, I’ve been there in spirit—on my couch, wrapped in a blanket, eyes fixed on a glowing orb descending through the New York night.
By KAMRAN AHMAD20 days ago in Journal
