“You're growing and that scares people, it frightens the shit out of them because they know if they don't step up within themselves you'll move forward with out them. When this happens, don't you dare settle to suit the mould - have courage to live without one.”

Nikki Rowe is a Canadian author and journalist. She is known for her work exploring the intersections of mental health, identity, and resilience, particularly through memoir and essay. Her writing often centers on navigating adversity with honesty and compassion.