It’s been a while. If this blog feels a little different, that’s because it is. And I owe you an explanation. The truth is, I abandoned this blog. I abandoned blogging in general. I even abandoned the audience I’d built over the last decade. Somewhere along the lines, I lost my way. I forgot why … Read more
Honestly, I’m tired of hearing my own voice recount the same grievances in a different tone of voice. Maybe the real power move isn’t “healing” the wound, but just… letting it be a wound. Stopping the fight with reality and just walking around with the cracks. Because when you stop treating your life as a … Read more
I’ve spent a lot of time in the “healing” world. You know the vibe—the journals, the podcasts, the endless deep-dives into why you are the way you are. For a long time, I thought I was doing the work. But eventually, I realized I hadn’t actually healed; I’d just become a professional at being a … Read more
I’m tired of the word “healing.” Truly. It’s become the new “hustle.” We’ve gone from “grind until you break” to “heal until you’re perfect,” and honestly? It feels like the same job, just with better lighting and a lot more crystals. Take this for example. I saw a “healing holiday” package. A holiday. Like the … Read more
I spent years treating my life like a project that just needed a better manager. I had the “never give up” mantras taped to my mirror. I thought that if I just pushed a little harder, fought a little longer, and refused to quit, I’d eventually reach some kind of “finished” state. Then I stumbled … Read more
I used to hate that phrase. ‘Just get over it.’ You know the one. Usually comes from someone who loves you, but they’re just… uncomfortable. They want you to be ‘back to normal’ because your sadness is a mirror they don’t want to look into. It’s not actually about your healing; it’s about their comfort. … Read more