There was a time when I didn’t believe any connection could exist without strings. When you’ve been sexually abused—especially at a young age—your brain gets wired to see relationships through…
Read MoreRadical honesty isn’t for the faint of heart.It’s not about saying “I’m fine” with a fake smile. Nor is it about politely hinting at boundaries or quietly swallowing your truth…
Read MoreYou can lead a team, close deals, and make impossible decisions look easy.But at home? It feels like you’re failing the one job you never imagined would drain you this…
Read MoreHe could drive. Fix things I couldn’t do—even with all the mechanical YouTube videos in the world. He even seemed eager to work.But his mother still managed every detail of…
Read MoreIn many social interactions, the desire to be liked and accepted by others is a natural inclination. However, when this desire evolves into people-pleasing behavior, it can have detrimental effects on relationships.
Read MoreCriticism stings. Not because the words are always harsh, but because of what they wake up inside us. You’re not just reacting to a comment—you’re reacting to a memory, a…
Read MoreYou can manage payroll. Negotiate six-figure deals. Keep your cool when a client ghosts mid-project. But when it comes to love? You keep dating the same damn person—with a different…
Read MoreStress shows up in all kinds of ways—racing heart, sweaty palms, jumbled thoughts. We each react differently, but most of us were never taught how to pause, regulate, and clearly…
Read MoreYou know they’re not good for you.But your body won’t let go. This isn’t just about low self-worth or “daddy issues.”This is about chemistry. Neurobiology. Addiction masked as connection. When…
Read MoreFor a long time, I thought intimacy meant one of two things: sex—or oversharing until someone got uncomfortable. I didn’t know there was a middle ground.A place where connection didn’t…
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