The Lie of Packaged Healing and the Truth About Feeling
“Emotions are not problems to be solved. They are signals to be felt.” ~Vironika Tugaleva We’ve been taught to package our emotions like fast food—served quick, tidy, and with a…
The Hidden Link Between Self-Rejection and Social Anxiety
“True belonging only happens when we present our authentic, imperfect selves to the world. Our sense of belonging can never be greater than our level of self-acceptance.” ~Brené Brown Last…
Smart Reads for Strong Women
Going through a divorce is never easy. But going into it unprepared can make the process even harder. Whether you’re just considering divorce or are ready to take the next…
Should I Get a Divorce? A Self-Help Exercise
How long have you been considering the question, “Should I get a divorce?” It could be a recent question. You might be shocked at yourself for daring to conjure it.…
The Small, Simple Acts That Shifted Me Out of Survival Mode
“True healing is not a straight line. It is a spiral. You come back to things you thought you understood and see deeper truths.” ~Barry H. Gillespie I used to…
Planning Without Panic and Learning to Live in the Now
“You can plan for a hundred years. But you don’t know what will happen the next moment.” ~Tibetan proverb Some days it feels like a fog I can’t shake—this underlying…
From Burnout to Bliss: The Beauty of Therapeutic Art
“It takes courage to say yes to rest and play in a culture where exhaustion is seen as a status symbol.” ~Brené Brown “You have burnout.” I listened to these…
Steps to Take Before Divorce
If you’re certain your marriage is over, there are some steps to take before divorce that can help protect your financial and legal interests. While it may seem calculating to…
How I Broke Free from a Narcissistic Family System
“Your vision will become clear only when you can look into your own heart. Who looks outside, dreams; who looks inside, awakes.”~ Carl Jung My mom had always been invested…
Is My Marriage Irretrievably Broken?
I didn’t wake up one day and know the end was near. It wasn’t like that at all. It was days and weeks and months of little pieces of sadness…















