A Personal Story: Closing the Door for Good
Someone who had been out of my life for years recently attempted to resurface. After several years of silence, they reached out as if the past could be revived.
But I am not the same person I was years ago. I have healed so much since then. I have wo...
It starts early.
You’re five years old, and someone says, “Be good.” You’re praised for being quiet, polite, helpful. You learn that approval feels like love—and that love must be earned.
Later, you’re a student, an athlete, a sibling, a star. You get gold stars, trophies, compliments. You lear...
Our obsession with sameness and screens is eroding empathy, diversity, and resilience. The next generation is watching.
“Connection is why we’re here; it is what gives purpose and meaning to our lives.” — Brené Brown
We live in an age of constant contact, yet genuine connection feels inc...
This week, I took my mom to a movie--she is turning 80 this week, so I try to grab moments when I can. We went to see "Regretting You." I didn’t know what it was about but, It turned out to be a story of loss, betrayal, and the complicated ways parents try to protect their children from truths t...
Betrayal cuts deep. Whether it’s a broken promise, a fractured friendship, or a partner’s deception, the sting of betrayal often leaves us questioning everything—especially trust. But what if betrayal isn’t just a personal wound, but part of a larger energetic pattern?
Many spiritual thinkers an...
In the documentary The Wisdom of Trauma, Dr. Gabor Maté reframes trauma not as a rare affliction, but as a universal experience — one that disconnects us from our true selves. He doesn’t offer a cure. He offers something more radical: the idea that healing is possible, not by erasing pain, but...
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...
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...
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...
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...
I hear it all the time.
“There’s no one good out there.”
It’s the refrain of so many singles—smart, kind, emotionally aware people who genuinely want love but feel defeated by the search. They’re not wrong to feel disillusioned. But what if the problem isn’t the people out there? What if it’s t...
Every day, the headlines scream. War. Division. Disaster. Another tragedy. Another scandal. Another reason to feel unsafe.
The news cycle has become a relentless reel of heartbreak — and it’s easy to feel overwhelmed, hopeless, even numb. We scroll through chaos, absorbing fear like secondhand s...
