when empathy, my innate compass, often urged me to bend, to accommodate, to heal others even at my own expense.

I cloaked myself in a carefully curated persona—a blend of bad-ass confidence and smart-ass humor—to project the illusion of having it all

Perfection. It’s the shimmering ideal we’ve been conditioned to pursue

As a parent, it’s natural to feel an overwhelming sense of responsibility for your children’s choices.

One prominent explanation comes from Martin Seligman’s theory of learned helplessness.

Both disassociation and escapism reflect ways in which individuals attempt to cope with life’s challenges, but they differ in their degree..

Psychologically, living with hyper-vigilance is akin to walking a tightrope above a pit of despair.

From early childhood, we are conditioned to evaluate our lives against others—a relentless pursuit of better grades, higher salaries...

As children, we quickly learn the unspoken rules of communication: which words bring praise and which provoke anger, which truths are safe..

There comes a point in life when you realize that you don’t have to explain yourself to everyone.

From a very young age, I exuded a strong sexual energy—a state of hyper-sexuality that became second nature to me.

Adaptability goes hand-in-hand with resilience.

Ultimately, the message of this post is one of empowerment.

unexpectedly saved by others—and not in grand, cinematic ways, but through small, seemingly ordinary acts of kindness.

Imagine a tiny flame flickering within—a representation of your sense of self, your emotions, and your voice.

When invalidation leaves its mark on your psyche, it can feel like an uphill battle to reclaim your sense of self.

There is a distinct kind of yearning that carves its place deep within the heart—a yearning that does not simply fade with time...

Their biting criticism, relentless negativity, or even outright cruelty are not indicators of their strength, but of their fragility.

In a world brimming with untapped potential, one of the most poignant tragedies is the amount of extraordinary talent that goes unseen.

Each of us has a unique light to share with the world.