Emotions

Starting to feel your feels after years of suppression is slow work. Your body has likely learned to protect you by staying out of feeling...Well, anything. That protection probably kept you safe as a child, and it deserves respect. However, if you're reading this post, you've probably come to realize that concealing your feelings won't work forever. So...where to start? The hard work of feeling your feels begins with noticing. Noticing that your chest gets tight when someone

After the Diagnosis: How to Cope With a Mental Health Diagnosis You Didn't Expect Receiving a mental health diagnosis can be a life-changing experience. Sometimes, it brings relief. Suddenly, the symptoms you've struggled to explain have a name and your whole life makes sense. The experiences that made you feel different or misunderstood begin to make sense. You finally have an answer to questions you've been asking yourself for years. But what happens when the diagnosis isn'

Have you ever found yourself pulling away when someone gets too close? Maybe you value your independence, but at times it feels like relationships become overwhelming, leading you to shut down, withdraw, or create distance. Often, these patterns are rooted in attachment style, the emotional blueprint we develop early in life that shapes how we connect with others. Avoidant attachment is a common pattern, but instead of fearing disconnection, it often involves discomfort with