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Why Starting Trauma Therapy Feels Scary (And What it Means to be in Therapy)
for the one who has attempted to do life in their own strength their entire life.
More times than not, before someone even steps foot into my office, there’s already a laundry list of resources and attempts to handle or navigate life in their own strength. This ranges from: burying into the busyness of productivity, buying and reading every self-help book possible. . .
What Discomfort Can Teach Us
for the one who’s tried everything not feeling it.
We live in a day in age where much content is being pushed out that emphasize regulation being the goal to strive for. Not only can this be overwhelming (where do I even start, you may ask), but it also reinforces the aversion of being with the uncomfortable emotions or sensations that may constantly be making a grand entrance – maybe even when most inconvenient (rude).
A Letter to the Angry Daughter
for the one having endured a lot and wanting a break.
You were a sponge – constantly observing, absorbing, and witnessing chaos unfold before your very eyes. The people around you were living in survival mode, and the emotional range you learned was limited: being “okay” or bracing for anger (explosive, unpredictable, or both). Anger…
Healing Generational Trauma Doesn’t Mean Cutting Off Your Family
for the cycle-breaker.
In many mental health spaces – especially online – healing generational trauma is often framed as synonymous with cutting off family members. While going no-contact can be necessary and lifesaving for some people, it is not the only path to healing, and it is not realistic, accessible, or culturally aligned for everyone.…
Trying Softer at the End of the Year (Instead of “Finish the Year Strong”)
for the perfectionistic, burned-out, or first-gen adult.
As the year comes to an end, many people feel pressured by the idea that they need to finish the year strong. The end-of-the-year reflection is often framed as a performance review of your life – what you achieved, what you failed to do, and what needs fixing…
What Healing Looks Like When Your Parents Won’t Change
for first-gens, cycle-breakers, and adult children of emotionally immature parents.
When you grow up with emotionally immature parents, healing might feel like waiting for a moment that may never come: the apology you deserved, the acknowledgement you needed, the change you hoped for.
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