Recognizing Imbalance in Adult Friendships
5/14/2026 There comes a point in some friendships where something starts to feel off. The effort doesn’t feel balanced anymore, or you find yourself wondering if it ever really was. It often becomes more noticeable during harder seasons like stress, grief, transitional periods in life, or when your own mental health is strained. You might […]
Carrying More Than People Can See
4/29/2026 There’s a particular kind of exhaustion that comes from managing something deemed “invisible”. Migraines that show up without warning. Hormonal shifts that impact energy and focus. Trauma responses that quietly resurface when activation builds. From the outside, everything looks fine but on the inside, your body and mind may be negotiating a lot. Not […]
When Discomfort Is Part of the Work
2/22/2026 Someone told me today that therapy feels like work. I responded, “Good.” They looked at me confused. If therapy never feels like work, we might just be staying in our comfort zone. And comfort can do a lot of things but doesn’t usually create change. Looking at yourself (for real) takes effort. Putting words […]
Holding On While Letting Go: A Look at Anticipatory Grief
5/24/2025 When we think about grief, we often associate it with what happens after a loss. But grief doesn’t always wait. For many people, it begins much earlier—before the final goodbye. This experience is known as anticipatory grief, and it’s something we don’t talk about enough. Whether you’re caring for a loved one with a […]
The Challenge of Presence in a Chaotic World
5/17/2025 In today’s world, it has become increasingly difficult to remain fully engaged in our daily lives, let alone in the meaningful tasks or relationships we hold dear. The constant barrage of political upheaval, social unrest, and global crises creates a sense of chaos that makes it challenging for anyone, especially trauma survivors, to stay […]