The Fragile Structure of Happiness
I’ve been sitting with a word that has always troubled me, a state of "being" that feels out of reach: happiness. There seems to be so little capacity out there…
Reclaiming my life from psychological grooming and manipulation, understanding the tactics used to fracture me and their impact. Taking steps to navigate from decades of barely surviving to something not unlike thriving.
What if the absence of care was never proof of unworthiness?
The Difference Between Unworthy and Unmet
Needs That Didn’t Fit When I was young, I experienced needs, feelings, fears, and sensitivities that did not seem to be commonly shared, openly discussed, or well supported. I seemed…
I Thought I Was the Lucky One: Love Bombing, Illusion, and the Spell I Mistook for Love
A year ago I ended a relationship that I had initially believed was the love of my life. I still kind of feel that way, even though being love bombed…
Even the gentlest slope can be dangerous. Subtle choices and unnoticed paths can lead to profound consequences.
A Year Later: Reflections on Pain and Resilience
Observing a year of pain, growth, and resilience — the subtle ways people show up when we are most vulnerable.