Tag: journey
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Sadfishing, Validation-Seeking & the Trap of Social Media Culture
Why Vulnerability Deserves a Safer Space We live in a time where sharing our lives online is normal, expected, even. From carefully curated highlights to raw, tearful stories, social media is a digital diary for millions. But somewhere in this space between authenticity and attention, a new phenomenon has emerged; the sadfishing social trend. It’s…
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Providing Sustainable Mental Health and Lifestyle
When most people think of sustainable living, they think about reusable bags, composting, driving less, or eating locally grown food. And yes, those are all amazing practices that support the health of our planet. But there’s another form of sustainability that’s just as important, and often overlooked: sustainability and mental health. In today’s fast-paced, hustle-driven…
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Inner Child Healing: Learning to Internalize Your Healing
There’s a phrase I come back to often: “You can lead a horse to water, but you can’t make it drink.” It’s simple, yet incredibly powerful, especially when we think about inner child healing. It doesn’t have to be exactly “inner child healing”, it can be a form or a label as simple as healing…
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When Toxic Positivity Dismisses the Human Experience
In recent years, mental health spaces have been flooded with bright pastel graphics, motivational mantras, and a tidal wave of affirmations. You’ve probably seen it: “Good vibes only,” “You attract what you are,” or “Hustle harder, no excuses.” These messages are everywhere, from Instagram stories to wellness merchandise to therapy-flavored self-help books. While there’s absolutely…
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Trauma is Trauma: The Strength in Reclaiming Your Story
When people hear the word trauma, their minds often jump to the most visible, intense experiences like natural disasters, violent events, war zones, or physical abuse. But trauma isn’t always loud. Sometimes, it’s small. What the difference is, is the relativity of these experiences. I have also included a simple trauma test * in this…
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One of my favorite moments wasn’t joyful in the traditional sense; but it changed me.
The Day Everything Fell Apart, And What I Learned When I Looked Up I didn’t have a phone.I didn’t have my wallet, keys, or even my meds.I was sitting in a café, trying not to lose it completely, sipping on the only thing I could afford with the loose change in my pocket, a green…
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Have You Tried Being Kind to Yourself? With Self Compassion Exercises
For many of us, self-criticism became a default. A way to stay in line. To push through. To motivate ourselves when the world already felt too loud, too fast, or too much. But that voice inside, the one that constantly says “not enough”, isn’t helping. It’s hurting. Here are some ways to move from self-criticism…
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Finding Your Way Out of a Funk When the Past Comes Flooding In
When Memories Hurt More Than They Heal Memories are powerful, sometimes healing, sometimes harmful. For those of us living with PTSD, depression, or both, memories aren’t just thoughts. They’re ambushes. A single image or sound can rip open old wounds we thought were stitched shut. And when those memories are ignored or pushed down, they…