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How Anxiety Changes the Way You See Yourself
I treated every anxious thought like it was a warning I needed to listen to. I thought my brain was protecting me. But I’ve started realizing that anxiety doesn’t always tell the truth.…
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Easy Strawberry Poppyseed Salad Recipe for Picnics & Summer Gatherings
The arrival of summer evokes nostalgic cravings for seasonal foods and cherished memories. Ordinary moments, like enjoying fresh fruits or backyard BBQs, become significant as they connect us to specific times and people.…
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When You Don’t Like Yourself: Learning to Be on Your Own Side
For most of my life, I’ve struggled with feeling comfortable in my own skin. I’ve spent years believing my insecurities were facts and questioning whether I was too much, not enough, or simply…
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One Way I’ve Grown This Year: Speaking Up for Myself
In this episode, I share my journey of growing up shy, finding confidence through understanding my neurodivergence, and speaking up for myself—even when it came with a painful loss. This is a conversation…
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From the Archives: When Passion Turns into Time Waste
I used to think I wasted too much time writing. But the more I reflect on it, the more I realize the problem was never the passion itself. Writing is my happy place.…
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Learning to Set Boundaries After Being the “Reliable One” in Every Relationship
I used to think boundaries were walls—something people built to shut others out. But I learned they’re not about keeping people away. They’re about making sure you don’t lose yourself in the process…
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The BBQ Garlic Ribs Were Great. The Company Was Better.
A backyard BBQ with cousins turns into something more than a meal. Between BBQ garlic ribs, shared laughter, and a long evening that stretches past dinner, I find myself realizing something I didn’t…
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The Hardest Part of Ending Is Starting Again
I didn’t really understand what people meant when they said endings lead to new beginnings. For me, it has always felt less like a clean transition and more like standing in a space…
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The Strange Guilt of Having Needs
One night at dinner, I found myself apologizing for something I didn’t do—and it made me realize how often I treat my own needs like something to be ashamed of. What followed wasn’t…
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The Fear of Being Myself Kept Me Hidden for Years
For years, I changed myself to fit in—hiding my interests, my voice, and parts of who I was just to feel accepted. But over time, I started to understand that the fear of…
