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Why I Talk to Myself (And Why It Helps)
I talk to myself. Out loud. A lot. Sometimes it’s a whisper under my breath. Other times, it’s a full-on conversation. And yes, I do it in public too. I try to do it when no one is…
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When the Game Hits Too Hard: How Sports Can Affect Your Mood and Mental Health
Baseball isn’t just a hobby—it’s a passion that runs deep. I’m from Los Angeles, and here, baseball is more than a sport. It’s a way of life. The infamous chant, “Let’s go Dodgers!”…
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Why I Spend My Days With My Dog
Who Do You Spend the Most Time With?By Nicole Greco If I’m being completely honest, the one I spend the most time with isn’t a person at all. It’s my dog, Kai.My shadow.My…
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I’m Learning to Love the Parts of Me That Don’t Shine
For a long time, I thought I had to be prim and proper to be admired. To be well-spoken and always composed. I believed that if I could just glow enough, if I could smile…
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The Way I Bloomed
I wasn’t planted in soft soil.I grew in the cracks—beneath weight I didn’t ask to carry,through seasons I wasn’t ready for. There were days I curled inward,afraid of my own petals.Nights I mistook…
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Dear Me: A Love Letter to the Days I Feel Like a Burden
To the version of me who feels like too much, I know you feel heavy today. Like your presence takes up too much space and you’re not sure that you deserve it. You replay every…
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Cooking with My Feelings: How My Mood Shapes My Meals
I’ve learned that I don’t just feed my body—I feed my emotions. Some days, food is a remedy. Other days, it’s a reflection. And more often than not, it speaks the language of my feelings when…
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Lessons from The Rainbow Fish: Childhood Memories
There’s nothing like an old book from childhood that stays with you, and carries you into adulthood. For me, the most memorable book wasn’t just about a shimmering fish. It was about the quiet ache…
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Where Have I Been Shrinking Myself?
The author reflects on their tendency to shrink themselves throughout life to feel safe and loved, often by becoming overly agreeable and accommodating. They share the exhaustion and loneliness that come from this…
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Boundaries Are Self-Care: Learning to Say No Without Guilt
For the longest time, I thought saying “yes” was kindness. That being available, helpful, and agreeable made me a good person. I never wanted to be a disappointment to people. It’s naturally in my nature…
