Candid truth: you don’t get to decide how your words land. Even if it was a joke. Even if you “didn’t mean it like that.” Intent doesn’t erase impact. If someone tells you they’re hurt, the only appropriate response is empathy—not defense. Real connection starts when we care more about how we affect others than how justified we feel. The ripple effect is real—even if you didn’t see it. Let's talk about what that means.

We’re told to forgive and forget, to let go and move on—for our own peace. But what happens when the apology never comes? When no one names the harm, and you're left holding the weight of something they won’t even acknowledge? This post dives into the real reason so many of us stay angry—and why healing often begins with the apology we deserved, even if we never get it.

We’ve all heard it—maybe from a parent, a partner, a coworker, or even ourselves, echoing someone else’s voice in our head: “You’re...

I learned a fundamental truth about behavior early on in my journey towards becoming a mental health therapist—one that I still carry with me in my work today. I learned there’s no such thing as a bad kid—only behaviors trying to send a message. This post explores how behavior is communication, how insecure attachments shape challenges, and why struggling doesn’t equal failing. Every child—and every parent—deserves a chance to be understood.

This post explores personal growth through the lens of Positive Psychology, including flow, meaning, engagement, and wellbeing. It’s about honoring discomfort, noticing the symbols around us, and letting growth unfold in its own time. Because sometimes, that’s how the grass gets greener.

Some days, survival looks like staying in bed. Other days, it’s eating toast or listening to the birds through the kitchen window. Healing isn’t scripted. It’s not neat or pretty or even always visible. And you don’t have to pretend you’re okay just to make other people comfortable. You can be in pain and still find small moments of peace. This isn’t about staying positive—it’s about staying human. And that is more than enough.

There is a weird, quiet truth about adult friendships and adult loneliness—there is no social script for saying "Hey I'm 33 and I'm lonely".

Some things in life you choose. Other things just happen to you. Without warning or your permission. You don’t get to opt out - you’re in it

When "certainty" feels impossible, let your values lead. You don’t need to be sure—you just need to be true to yourself.

When others subtly undermine you, it chips away at your worth. But their perception isn’t fact—reclaim your story and own your value.

What if resistance isn’t proof of failure? What if it’s a signal? A psychological defense built to shield us from discomfort & uncertainty?

Relationships. They are the foundation of our lives. From the bonds we form in childhood to the connections we build as adults, our...

The simple act of validating someone’s feelings or experience conveys love & care. It’s such a small act and yet so frequently overlooked.

The DSM is no stranger to controversy. At this point in my career, I question the DSM’s role in the therapeutic process.

When we stop labeling emotions as right or wrong, we free ourselves from the need to “fix” how we feel.

Motherhood is not a test of endurance. It’s a transformation—a messy, beautiful transformation.

Grief and I have a new understanding—not one I asked for, but one I’ve come to value.

Healing is messy but transformative. Face emotions, process pain, and rewrite narratives to find freedom, growth, and trust in yourself.

Self-awareness is powerful until it turns into overthinking. Learn to reflect without spiraling, find balance, and leave things in the past.

Clutter isn’t just physical; it’s mental chaos. Discover why it stresses us out, impacts emotions, and simple steps to reclaim peace.