What I Wish You Knew Before Recovery Dear Younger Me, I wish I could sit beside you for a moment. Not to change your path or warn you about what is coming, but to offer a little comfort for the heaviness you’re carrying. You try so hard to keep everything together, yet so often you... Continue Reading →
Week 44: How I’ve Built a Resilient Mindset
Finding Strength in the Storms of Life I didn’t wake up one day suddenly strong. Learning to be resilient has taken time, patience, and a lot of trial and error. It’s something I’ve built piece by piece by showing up for myself, even when life felt hard. Here are a few ways I’ve learned to... Continue Reading →
Week 41: How I Stay Centered During Conflict
(And the Day I Completely Forgot Everything I’ve Learned) Let’s be real, staying calm during conflict sounds great in theory. Deep breathing, mindful pauses, maybe a peaceful cup of tea afterward. But sometimes, despite all the personal growth and journaling and healing, something happens that makes all of that fly right out the window. A... Continue Reading →
Week 22: The Difference Between Walls and Boundaries
The Difference Between Walls and Boundaries: Finding the Sweet Spot Between Openness and Protection When I first began to set boundaries, it was confusing and difficult. I used to think I was setting healthy boundaries, but in reality I was building emotional walls, tall and thick ones. I told myself it was self-protection, a way... Continue Reading →
