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 …
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 …
An Overthinkers Guide to Peace.
“Overthinking is the art of creating problems that weren’t even there.” A perfectionist writer with anxiety… my thoughts have a field day with me. Learning to control your thoughts vs. letting them control you is …