When was the last time you celebrated a small win? Not the big milestones or grand victories, but those quiet moments of progress that often go unnoticed—the times when you handled a situation better than you did last year, said no when you always said yes, or...
Parents often craft narratives to protect their children or shield themselves from vulnerability. These stories sometimes project an image of perfection, creating a seemingly safe foundation but one that might not be entirely truthful. While such intentions rarely...
Do you ever stop and ask yourself if you’re truly living—or just surviving? Many of us fall into routines that mimic living, yet we accept disrespect, minimize our needs, and tell ourselves it’s understanding or compromise. But is it? Healing, for me, is a process of...
There’s something incredibly poignant about this idea: “Empaths walk two phases: naive innocence and fortified strength.” It struck me deeply when I came across it because it perfectly encapsulates a journey that many of us have endured but rarely discuss openly. It...
