August 2022 - Ripple Foundation Wave Blog

A person is shown falling between two walls to simulate the feeling of generalized anxiety.

August 25, 2022

By Aleesha Merchant

Tips and Advice

The Anxiety That No One Talks About

Social anxiety is now a common topic of discussion, but what about generalized anxiety? Aleesha Merchant investigates.

An open Bible is shown to represent religion.

August 18, 2022

Lived Experiences

An Atheist in a Christian School

Amanda He describes the experience of being an atheist in a Christian private school, and how she dealt with the challenges that arose.

A woman representing China and another representing Canada play a game of tug-of-war.

By Isabella Wen

Lived Experiences

Chinese or Canadian: A Game of Tug of War

In her introspective piece Chinese or Canadian, Isabella Wen investigates questions surrounding ethnicity and identity.

Wave Blog

The best insights often come from our peers. Wave Blog is dedicated to amplifying the voice of young Canadian writers through the publication of blogs written by youth for youth.

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