Why My Brain Decides to Overthink at 2AM… April 10, 2025April Carson It’s 2:04AM. Again. The room is dark, the world is quiet, my body is exhausted… and yet, my brain? Wide. Freaking. Awake. I don’t know who appointed my brain as...
No Contact, No Guilt: Why You Don’t Owe a Toxic Person Closure April 08, 2025April Carson Cutting someone off—especially when they’ve been a big part of your life—isn’t as easy as it sounds. It’s never just black and white, is it? That person has shared memories...
Through the Storm: Embracing Strength in Life’s Toughest Moments April 06, 2025April Carson I came across a quote once by Maya Angelou that has stuck with me ever since: "Every storm runs out of rain." It’s simple, but it hits you in the...
“I’m Fine” and Other Lies I Tell Myself April 04, 2025April Carson You know the phrase, right? "I'm fine." It's one of those go-to answers we toss out when someone asks us how we’re doing, even though deep down we might be...
What If Everything Isn’t Actually Falling Apart? (But It Feels Like It) April 04, 2025April Carson Some days, it feels like the world is a giant Jenga tower, and every time you make a move, another piece slips out from beneath you. Your relationships are on...
Stop Trying to Figure Out Why They Hurt You and Start Accepting That They Did April 01, 2025April Carson You know that feeling, the one where you're endlessly trying to wrap your mind around why someone you trusted, someone you loved, someone who was supposed to be there for...
Your Emotions Are Valid: Stop Letting Others Gaslight You April 01, 2025April Carson I’ve had moments when my feelings were dismissed. You know the ones—where someone looks at you and says, “You're being dramatic," or “You need to get over it.” Whether it...
Signs It’s Time to See a Therapist (and How to Find the Right One) March 27, 2025April Carson I’ll be honest—my first experience with therapy was… not what I expected. I went into it hopeful, thinking that maybe this was what my relationship needed. My ex and I...
The Parent Who Never Let Go: When Overprotectiveness Becomes Control March 25, 2025April Carson There’s a difference between protecting your child and never letting them go. A difference between love and fear disguised as love. It starts with the best of intentions—your child is...
Knowing Your Self-Worth: The Journey to Accepting and Valuing Yourself March 20, 2025April Carson Self-worth is one of the most crucial aspects of our personal and mental wellness journey. It dictates how we see ourselves, how we allow others to treat us, and the...
Understanding Depression: Signs, Symptoms, and Support March 20, 2025April Carson Depression is more than just feeling sad or going through a rough patch—it’s a serious mental health condition that can affect every aspect of a person’s life. According to the...
Sleeping with the Enemy: When Your Partner is Your Biggest Manipulator March 18, 2025April Carson Manipulation in relationships is often subtle, creeping in like a slow poison until it affects every aspect of our lives. I’ve experienced this firsthand, and it can be soul-crushing. When...
