We tend to have the misconception that anger is a bad emotion—something we need to control and repress to find peace. In actuality, anger is the umbrella that covers many emotions. Sometimes anger manifests when we are sad, uncomfortable, feeling helpless, embarrassed, or dealing with something else entirely. The key […]
Personal Stories
From Walls to Welcome: Letting Him Into My Home
When I enter a relationship—any relationship, for that matter—I categorize people. Either they’re just for fun and will last three months or less, they’re potential for a real, long-term connection, or they’re simply filling a spot and keeping me occupied when I have nothing else going on. I know that […]
I’m Done With All These Ads! – Here’s How I’m Consuming Less
Okay, real talk: I’m so tired of opening TikTok and being hit with ad after ad, scrolling through my feed only to see “must-haves” from TikTok Shop that I don’t even want. Somehow, I go in to check out funny videos, and suddenly, I’m deep-diving into reviews of a blender […]
Save Tonight: A Farewell By The Sea
It had been a while since I had seen him. We grew up together, and I didn’t realize how influential he was in my life until I started going through my own valley of death and didn’t feel as protected as I thought I would be. I felt alone. It […]
Living Authentically: A Millennial Perspective on Choices and Freedom
I’ve always found it fascinating how different people handle societal expectations For example, Erin, who embraces a polyamorous lifestyle, and I were talking about his decision to get married and have children. I couldn’t help but wonder why he would choose to go a traditional path when he truly wanted […]
A Night at the Bar with My Biggest Regret
Sitting at the bar, I had no idea why I decided to meet him. Yet here I was, waiting for him. I shouldn’t be here, I thought, rubbing the strap of my leather bag as anxiety crept in. Just as I contemplated leaving, he swaggered in—tall, bearded, and tattooed, all […]
What Does It Mean To Be Happy?
When I first walked into therapy, I was at one of the lowest points in my life. Everything had fallen apart, and I wasn’t living the life I had imagined. I was lost, hopeless, and alone, facing the darkest chapter I had ever experienced. As I sat in the therapist’s […]
The Beauty Of Solitude
I listened to the rain falling against the window. The silence it brought was comforting, offering a moment of quiet reflection that I hadn’t had in a long time. I didn’t have anything to do, no one to see, and I was caught up on everything. I could just relax. […]
Exploring Meditation: My First Class Experience
As I entered the classroom, I was a nervous wreck. I prefer to practice in the comfort of my home, but I thought maybe getting some outside help wouldn’t be the worst thing in the world, right? I quickly found my spot near the back of the classroom and heard […]