Have you ever found yourself saying yes when every part of you wanted to say no? Or bending over backward to make everyone else happy, even at the expense of your own well-being? If so, you might be experiencing what’s known as the people pleasing trauma response—a...
Ah, relationships—the beautiful, intricate connections that shape our lives! They can bring us immense joy, but they can also leave us feeling a bit lost and wounded. If you’ve ever found yourself wondering why certain patterns keep popping up in your relationships,...
Ah, relationships—those beautiful, complex connections that can bring us immense joy and, at times, a fair bit of heartache. If you’ve ever found yourself stuck in a cycle of self-sabotaging relationships, you’re definitely not alone. Many of us have been there,...
Ah, the changing seasons. The leaves fall, the days get shorter, and for many of us, that familiar feeling creeps in: the blues. If you’ve ever felt like hibernating until spring, you’re not alone! Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) affects millions, bringing on a...
Let’s face it: the teenage years can be a whirlwind of emotions, challenges, and constant changes. Between balancing school, extracurriculars, and a social life—while also figuring out who they are—many teens feel like they’re constantly walking a tightrope. Add in...
The holiday season is supposed to be “the most wonderful time of the year,” right? But when you’re grieving, it can feel like the total opposite. The pressure to be merry and bright when you’re missing someone can make grief during the...
