On healing from childhood trauma and rejection sensitivity - and why it's worth trying at all.
On the intersection of love and shame
When you've learned to be ashamed of love, is it possible to ever love yourself? I dare say yes.
“I will never be loveable” – here’s how to convince yourself otherwise
Never feel good enough? Break out of patterns that no longer serve you and get to know the real you!
How to get your doctor to HEAR your C-PTSD diagnosis
Talking about your trauma to your physician can be scary - but you're not alone in this! Here's some helpful tips to get your diagnosis.
Yesterday’s shower won’t keep you clean today
When does the healing journey ever end, and why are we so obsessed with it?
Do I hate myself because I can’t be angry at others?
Growing up, I was not allowed a safe outlet for my feelings. They were dangerous to my caretakers, and thus to me.
Feeling lonely surrounded by friends
It's a strange time to feel lonely with lockdown easing. And yet, my heart aches for connection and validation.
The harder it is outside, the more we work inside
Mental health struggles can leave us feeling helpless, even with self-care. How come I am lost again after years of experience?
Is your past a reason or excuse for your present?
I am terrified of using my trauma as an excuse for my current behaviour. How acknowledgment of insecurities equates to making excuses in my head, I don't know!
The impatience of healing from trauma
Trauma can feel very debilitating, removing agency and control from us. So when the waiting on feeling better is out of our hands too, we might just lose it a little.