I used to think I was just chill. But emotionally? I was like a phone with 3% battery and no charger in sight. Functional, barely. Available? Not really.
If someone offered help, I’d say, “Oh no, I’ve got it!” while juggling flaming swords, a broken heart, and three overdue therapy sessions. ...
There’s a moment after a relationship ends when everything feels louder. The silence in your home, the absence of texts, the empty space beside you in bed—it all echoes. And in that echo, it’s easy to believe the grass must be greener somewhere else. That maybe if you just found someone new, you’...
Last week, I went to dinner with a dear friend who’s been navigating life after a long-term relationship ended six months ago. Between bites of pasta and sips of wine, she looked up and asked, “How do I let go?”
Her voice was steady, but her eyes carried the weight of something deeper—grief. Not...
How to Trust Again After Betrayal, Starting With Yourself
I was reading about Vince Neil’s breakup recently, and I had real empathy for him. As an '80s girl who grew up blasting Mötley Crüe, I’ve always had a soft spot for Vince. I’m a concert t-shirt and jeans kinda girl—music was my escape, my...
When we talk about trauma, we often focus on the pain, the flashbacks, the anxiety. But what if we reframed it? What if we saw our trauma responses not as dysfunctions—but as brilliant survival strategies?
The 4 Fs: Your Brain’s Emergency Toolkit
Trauma activates what psychologists call the 4 F...
I was watching Mad Men the other night, and I couldn’t take my eyes off Don Draper. He’s magnetic—sharp suits, smooth words, a mind that dances through pitches like poetry. But beneath all that charm is a man emotionally locked down. He seduces a room but can’t sit still in his own feelings. And ...
Personal Story: When Giving Became a One-Way Street
A few years ago, I was in a relationship with someone who seemed to genuinely care about me. He admired my drive, my ambition, and especially my ability to give—emotionally, mentally, even logistically. I supported him through career changes, p...
We live in a world that worships strength. From the gym to the battlefield, from boardrooms to movie screens, we’re taught that power lies in how much we can lift, endure, or dominate. We wear our toughness like armor—literal and metaphorical—believing it will protect us from harm, rejectio...
We’re sold a version of confidence that’s all noise.
It’s the influencer who mocks others for clout. The CEO who threatens instead of inspires. The reality show contestant who dominates the room with bravado.
But that’s not confidence — it’s performance.
Real confidence isn’t about being the l...
It was Saturday morning, crisp and quiet, and I was walking around the lake with a friend. The water was still, the path familiar. We talked about life, work, the usual things—and then she said it: “I know he isn’t what I want long-term.” Her voice was calm, almost detached, like she’d rehearsed...
Inspired by Unknown Number: The High School Catfish
I watched Unknown Number on Hulu expecting a typical true crime unraveling. What I didn’t expect was to feel gutted.
A mother. Her own daughter. A year-long campaign of anonymous harassment. And the twist? The stalker wasn’t a stranger. It was...
Infidelity is one of the most condemned relationship violations—and yet, it’s alarmingly common. Research shows that betrayal in relationships often stems not just from dissatisfaction or desire, but from a deeper issue: misalignment with personal values.
A 2025 study on moral foundations and fi...
