Growing up with a Filipino mother and Indian father in Canada, Harlin D Souza shares an honest reflection on identity, language, and the quiet insecurities of not feeling “Filipino enough.” This personal essay explores what it means to belong—not through appearance or fluency but through intentional connection and self-acceptance.

From authors to mothers, each lesson we have been taught is one we hold close to and cherish. These moments of wisdom continue to shape us and how we view the world. Here are some inspiring women and how they have influenced our contributors. 

The album is a rollercoaster of emotions that continues her story of love, loss, and self-discovery.