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The Quiet Cost of Holding it all Together
Most of the time, I keep it all together. I don’t like drama or confrontation of any sort, so I keep the peace, keep it calm, maintain a vibey flow. I put on…
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The Importance of Genuine Love and Appreciation
I believe the greatest gift that you could receive from someone is their love and appreciation. The word love is tossed around like a ragdoll. You have people constantly saying they love you, but do…
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Experiencing Rejection Sensitivity Dysphoria in Real Time
I experienced a heavy wave of rejection last night. I noticed that my close friends had gathered together for what I can only assume was a New Year’s celebration. The thing is—I didn’t…
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Lessons Learned from Solitude and Loneliness
Most of the time, I’ve always enjoyed being alone. I think it’s because from an early age, I often played alone. I made friends in preschool, so I had many playdates and developed more friendships…
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Why Cannelloni Is My Go-To Comfort Food
There are certain foods that feel grounding. Meals that make you feel steady and remind you that comfort is always near when life gets overwhelming. For me, cannelloni has always been one of those foods.…
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Embracing Self-Compassion: Challenges and Growth
The biggest challenges and hurdles that occupy my life are the ones focused in areas of my mental health. For me, my greatest challenge is to be kinder to myself. I often view myself…
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Reflections on Growth: A Year of Joy and Struggle
This year didn’t hand me a clean slate or an easy narrative. Instead, it offered me something more complex: the chance to learn new pieces of myself. I’ve spent much of this year focused…
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Relationships That Nurture: How to Find Your Circle
The relationships that have shaped me in the best ways are the ones that truly see me and understand me. Not the version of me that masks, but the honest version that just…
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Understanding Rejection Sensitivity and Its Impact
The Moment That Still Stings All it took was two words… “I know.” Two simple syllables that she probably didn’t think twice about. Two ordinary words that anyone else might have brushed off without…
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Simple Steps to Personal Growth: A Fresh Start for the New Year
With January rapidly approaching and the year coming to an end, there’s been a lot of self-reflection going on. Usually, this time of year brings with it an overwhelming sense of pressure—to meet not…
