Honesty (apparently) is a lot to ask for. Often mistaken as “the easier route,” sugar-coating and emotional padding have slowly replaced real, authentic communication. And as a retired people-pleaser, I have some thoughts on the …
Polished, Pretty, and Pretending: The Hidden Cost of Performative Positivity.
Imagine the worst possible case-scenario happens to you. You’re upset, overwhelmed, and on your last legs. That was the thing to send you over the edge. Out of frustration, you go rant to a friend, …
Life In Montage: Finding Meaning Between The Scenes.
There are seasons in life that feel like they serve no real purpose- days that blur together, moments that feel directionless, and a version of ourselves we barely recognize. It’s like being stuck in a …
The Double-Edged Sword of Nostalgia.
Nostalgia is such a bittersweet feeling. Like aww, I remember that!– paired with, wow, I may never feel that again. As a kid, we couldn’t wait to grow up, and as an adult, we wish we …
Mirror, Mirror On The Wall… It’s Time We Had A Talk.
Lack of accountability has always been a trigger for me. Growing up with emotionally immature parents, I was raised bigger. I was taught to forgive and forget with no apology; to excuse and validate behaviors …
The Beautiful Chaos Of A Word.
My love language has always been words of affirmation. There’s something about hearing genuine sentiment that makes me feel seen and safe. But that also means I notice when words are empty—when they’re said just …
Always Wanting, Never Full: The Ache of a Life Lived Elsewhere.
There’s a certain kind of ache that doesn’t scream—it lingers. It shows up when you get the thing you thought you wanted and still feel… nothing. When you’re surrounded by good moments but too restless …
Glitter & Grace: Confessions of A Pilates Party Girl.
Sometimes my life feels like an ongoing identity crisis. I get so wound up in who I’m meant to be, and if who I am right now contradicts or supports that. The personality shift I’ve …
The Soft Girl’s Armor: Boundaries in a World That Drains Empathy.
My downfall in relationships has always been my need to believe in potential. Let me be clear… I’m not here to tell you to “come healed.” Healing isn’t a trophy you earn or a box …
The Courage to Be Seen: Creating in the Shadow of Doubt. | Gentle Reminders for The Creative.
For every creative who’s felt like an imposter, hesitated to share their work, or questioned their worth—this is a reminder that you are still worth hearing, even when your voice shakes. – I started this …
Am I “Not Ready” To Date or Do I Have An Avoidant Attachment Style?
I’ve caught myself saying, “I’m not ready to date.” more times than I can count. Which is weird, because the lover girl in me craves her storybook romance. Which is weird… because I can’t seem …
I FOUND THE CURE FOR MOMMY AND DADDY ISSUES. | it’s time to heal your inner child.
We’re born with a pair of rose colored glasses. We see our parents as a parent- that superhero who can do no wrong. But our parents are also human, and we don’t consider that factor …
Are Romance Books Setting Unrealistic Expectations or Does Reality Just Suck?
As a little girl, I dreamed of my perfect love story. And as a 20-something year old woman, I still do. With shelves full of romance books that don’t seem to mirror my reality, I …
Inside The Diary Of A Drama Queen: I Manifested My Reality Through My Journal!
As introverted as I am, there are always a million thoughts running through my head- thoughts I have no desire sharing with the people around me. When I say my journal is my best friend, …
Finding The Space Between Where You Are and Where You “Should” Be.
Quit your 9-5, start your own business, have 4 streams of income, monetize your hobbies. Work hard, but not too hard. Grind 24/7, but ALWAYS prioritize self-care. Love yourself, but also fix yourself. Rest when …
The Truth About Becoming The Best… | Are You Present or Dissociating?
Navigating what’s right, wrong, destructive, or helpful is like a maze. A maze full of confusion, setbacks, moments of triumph, soon followed by moments of despair. It has to be; we weren’t given instructions on …
you are not a project, you are human. | a gentle reminder for self-love & self-improvement
We all want to be the best versions of ourselves, but sometimes we forget that our best looks different every day. We create an obsession with being the best. “When I stop doing this, …