Beamlak Alebel

A pharmacy student, writer and health advocate from Ethiopia, using the power of storytelling to turn experiences into conversations, conversations into awareness, and awareness into change. 🌍 💜💜💜

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Pieces by Beamlak Alebel

Mental health and wellbeing

The unseen weight of comparison

As I work to build a better future, social media sometimes makes me question my progress. Constantly seeing others' success online has affected how I view myself and my journey.

Beamlak Alebel

Jul 13, 2026

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Mental health and wellbeing

Rainbow Memories

Reflecting on living with IBD, finding colour in every moment.

Beamlak Alebel

Nov 18, 2025

Mental health and wellbeing

The Lion’s Share in Hard Times

How challenging times can uncover strength, love, and the people who truly stand by us

Beamlak Alebel

Nov 6, 2025

Relationships

Love Beyond the Worry of Chronic Illness

Choosing to believe in love, and in my own worth, despite uncertainty.

Beamlak Alebel

Sep 24, 2025

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Mental health and wellbeing

Living with IBD: My Journey of Resilience and Empathy

The piece shares my journey of living with IBD, discussing the challenges of managing a chronic illness, overcoming stigma, and finding resilience

Beamlak Alebel

May 19, 2025

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Social Issues

What Working at 16 Taught Me About How We Actually Learn

What balancing five roles at sixteen taught me about learning, rejection, and why waiting to feel "ready" might be holding us back.

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Sep 7, 2026

Mental health and wellbeing

The Silent Crisis: Why Men Hide Mental Illness and How to Break the Stigma

Behind the "smiling mask" lies a global issue.

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Aug 27, 2026

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Hobbies and interests

The Death of the Album in the Age of the Playlist

We have more music at our fingertips than any generation before us.

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Aug 24, 2026

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Current events

Prepared to lead when it counts?

A short poem about how it feels to be transgender in today’s political climate as trans people are treated as villains by the media, and their struggles are largely ignored.

T.N.Gallagher

Aug 20, 2026