I used to be a very reactive person. I would get upset or irritated over pretty much anything and everything. Especially when it came to change. This behavior was exhausting for me and unfortunately would help justify my mom’s behavior towards me in addition to verifying all of the awful things she labeled me as. Mean, cold, heartless. It took me years to realize that I was just in a lot of pain. Anger and reactivity were just…
the truth can be so revealing. when I chose to write about this topic, I literally sat with myself and was just wow’d at how far I’ve come. While some of us who experience social anxiety (we may not…
For the first ten years of my life, I remember vividly how much I looked up to my mom. Without my dad around, she was the authority and the only example I had of a parent and functioning adult.…
And I’m not talking about bullshit premature positivity. I’m not talking about I’m secretly drowning in my personal life only to pretend I’m doing great on social media. I’m talking about real, sustainable, spent years withering in the dark…
How heavy and exhausting is the guilt? A guilt that was given to you. A guilt that feels so wrong but that you can’t shake off. Including; Feeling responsible for someone else’s behavior. Feeling in charge of someone else’s…
Regardless of who you follow or whose advice resonates with you, there is one thing about growth that I want to share as it’s something I’ve had to learn over and over again; THERE IS NO FINISH LINE. There…
I receive a lot of questions on when and how do you decide when is the right time to officially call it quits. And I get it. Going no contact is a big decision. It’s a personal decision. It…
If your upbringing was even remotely similar to mine, you’ve probably battled similar situations. I was constantly told I was wrong.I was constantly told I was cold-hearted.I was constantly told I was too much. Too intense. Too emotional. That…
Ever wonder why someone else has it better than you? Ever get down on yourself for not having this or that? Does feeling disadvantaged constantly kill your motivation and desire to build a healthier life? I hear you. Comparison…
I have a lot to say on this subject. It’s not an easy realization to come to and it’s just as difficult to communicate it to those you care about. In short, friendships matter a lot to me. Without…
