Why We Feel Pressured to Be Okay All the Time
Exploring the emotional exhaustion behind pretending we’re fine when we’re clearly not There’s something exhausting about being the kind of […]
You’re Not a Villain, You’re Just Hurt
How recognising pain under behaviour can change how we see ourselves There’s this thing we do sometimes. We mess up.
Emotional Hunger: When Talking Replaces Real Connection
Why some people dominate conversations and still feel empty We’ve all been in those conversations where someone just keeps going.
Your Inner Critic Isn’t Going Away, Let It Speak
How listening to your harshest voice can lead to surprising clarity There’s a voice in my head that has a
The Subtle Art of Giving Imperfect Feedback
Why sometimes the best thing to say isn’t perfect, just honest I used to put a lot of pressure on
Therapy Is Not Just Self-Care, It’s Self-Study
How therapy teaches you to study yourself instead of just fixing problems For a long time, I thought therapy was
Emotional Maturity Is Knowing When Not to Talk
Why silence can be the most respectful response in connection I used to think that being there for someone meant
Not Every Friendship Is Meant to Last Forever
Why it’s okay to let go when connections start to fade Some people walk into your life and it’s like
When Vulnerability Becomes a Performance
The blurry line between being real and putting on a show There’s a kind of sharing that doesn’t feel like
The Quiet Power of Doing Nothing at All
Why sitting in silence is one of the most radical things we can do There’s something strange that happens when
What It Means to Have the House Open in a Conversation
Emotional availability and the spaces where we feel truly welcome Some people are like homes with the door wide open.
The Trap of Always Having to Be Interesting
Why real connection has nothing to do with performing Sometimes I catch myself mid sentence wondering who exactly I’m trying