mental-health
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Matriarch Without a Blueprint
You’re tired of being the one everyone depends on “the matriarch,” they call you. But how can you be the matriarch of a family when the foundation was never set? Not by the one who built you, not by the one… Continue reading
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Does the Opinion Matter When the Decision Is Already Made?
Sometimes, being asked for your opinion feels meaningless especially when decisions are already made. You speak, you care, you give insight… and nothing changes. Over time, it leads to learned helplessness, where silence becomes a protective choice. Continue reading
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A Letter From the In-Between
There are parts of my life that don’t match each other right now, and for a long time, that made me uncomfortable. I’m in a job I love.Some days, I hate. I’m surrounded by people who are becoming, people who… Continue reading
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Emotional Immaturity in Plain Sight
Imma take a different approach and put on my psychology cap for a second. These past couple of weeks have taught me something heavy but true one person can completely change how you see the world or how you see them.… Continue reading
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A Quiet Place with A Heavy Heart
A quiet place doesn’t have to be perfect or pretty. It can be in your car after a long day at work, sitting on the edge of your bed, going for a walk , or standing outside just trying to… Continue reading
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Protecting Your Heart Isn’t Selfish ,It’s Sacred
For so long, I thought protecting my heart meant building walls. But I’ve learned it’s not about shutting people out it’s about keeping your peace sacred. Protecting your heart means you’ve finally learned that pouring into everyone else while leaving… Continue reading
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The Reality of the Heart: Opening That Door
The more I dig into the career I want to pursue, the more little details catch my attention making me stop and really think about where I am, where I thought I’d be, and the space in between that feels… Continue reading
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Authenticity Over Perfection
“Authenticity isn’t about having it all together it’s about being honest enough to say, ‘this is me, still evolving.’ I’d rather be real and misunderstood than polished and unrecognizable.” Over the past few months while taking a new psychology grad… Continue reading
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The Week I Learned to Let Things Fall
Lately, my thoughts have become pieces of my story every passing idea turning into another life lesson in reality. My feelings and thoughts keep merging into one, spilling onto the page in a stream of nonsense that only makes sense… Continue reading
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Holding On, While Building What’s Next
Some days I wake up and wonder why I keep doing this. Why I keep showing up, clocking in, putting on a calm face while my insides feel heavy. Why I push through the exhaustion, the pressure, the long hours,… Continue reading
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Where Am I?
Am I on an island alone? Sometimes it feels like I’m circling inside this twilight zone called life pulled in a hundred directions, always responding, always giving. My name gets called 10,000 times a day. And I answer. Every time.… Continue reading
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Who Do You See When You Look in the Mirror?
Some mornings, I look in the mirror and recognize myself instantly. Other times, I stare a little longer, wondering if the person looking back is really me or just a version of myself I’ve learned to perform for the world. We spend… Continue reading
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Embracing Fear as a Guide
This past week, I felt myself pulling away from something that brought me nothing but fear and hesitation. I saw the truth in what I wanted, and yet, instead of embracing the reality that was being given to me, I… Continue reading
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Silent Thoughts
Sitting in a quiet room with just your thoughts,You realize you have so much to say and a promise to keep to yourself. You tell yourself: This will not be the year I stay stuck in place,Running the same tired race.… Continue reading
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The Power of my Circle: How my Relationships Shape Personal Growth
When it comes to personal growth, support, and even our sense of self, the people we choose to surround ourselves with “our circle” matters more than we often realize. This circle includes our closest friends, family members, mentors, and sometimes… Continue reading
Sincerely Me, Letters From the In-Between 