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Iโm Learning to Love the Parts of Me That Donโt 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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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 youโre not sure that you deserve it. You replay every…
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Lessons from The Rainbow Fish: Childhood Memories
Thereโs nothing like an old book from childhood that stays with you, and carries you into adulthood. For me, the most memorable book wasnโt 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 โyesโ was kindness.ย ย That being available, helpful, and agreeable made me a good person.ย ย I never wanted to be a disappointment to people.ย ย Itโs naturally in my nature…
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The Quiet Work No One Sees
The author reflects on their journey of personal healing and the challenges of caregiving for a parent with a disability. They struggle with anxiety and self-doubt, often feeling overwhelmed by their responsibilities. Despite…
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Gentle Mondays: Slowing Down in a Fast-Paced World
I used to believe that Mondays had to be bold.ย ย I thought I had to show up smiling, motivated, and ready to take on the world.ย ย But now I know better.ย ย Some Mondays, just getting…
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Nourishment in the Hard Moments
There are times when I donโt have the energy to think, let alone cook. When depression hits, it hits hard. The smallest tasks feel like mountains to climb. The days blur together. I feel sluggish, unmotivated, and…
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Navigating the Depths of Depression
When Depression Hits, It Hits Hard When youโre suffering from depression, it doesnโt just gently tap you on the shoulder or ask for your attention. It just shows up, and crashes into you like…
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Discovering Your Strengths
For the longest time, I couldnโt figure out what I was good at.ย I spent years feeling depressed, anxious, worthless, and weighed down by guilt.ย ย I had little to no energy to get anything done.ย ย My…
