Scrolling through my feed, I came across a post discussing how society often places the burden on women to secure a relationship and ensure its success. It paints an idealized version of marriage and soulmates that we’re all expected to pursue, and if we don’t, somehow it’s our fault. I […]
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Finding Myself: My Journey to Bohemianism
I remember when I was younger, I would watch the older high schoolers all dressed up so fashionably at school, thinking, When I get older, I’ll find my look and be so fabulous! That’s a typical freshman mindset. And when I got to their age, I dressed up, headed to school […]
Letting Go, Wanting More, and Realizing You Deserve Better
The realization that you’ve been giving yourself the absolute bare minimum is a hard one. You get so caught up in your day-to-day life that it’s easy to believe you’re fine, that everything is good, and that you’re happy. It’s not until you take a step back that you realize—maybe […]
Luteal Phase Rituals: Nurturing Yourself Before Your Period
You know that feeling when everything just feels… off? One minute, you’re craving solitude, the next, you want to cry over a cute dog video. Your skin feels extra sensitive, your energy is dipping, and the world just seems a little louder than usual. Welcome to your luteal phase—the week […]
A Blank Page, A Fresh Start: My Story Continues
The morning after our fight, I sat on the balcony, wrapped in my favorite blanket, cradling a cup of coffee that had already gone cold. The squirrels were busy, rustling through the dead leaves on the ground below, their chatter filling the crisp air. My mind, however, was quieter than […]
Follicular Phase: Setting Intentions for the New Cycle
The start of a new cycle always feels like cracking open a fresh journal—clean pages, endless possibilities, and that little spark of excitement for what’s ahead. There’s something about this phase, the follicular phase, that whispers, “It’s time to begin again.” Just after menstruation, when the body resets, estrogen levels […]
Recognizing the Signs of a Life Transition: When the Shift Begins
Have you ever had a moment where things feel slightly off? Not in a bad way, but like you’re standing at the edge of something new, uncertain of what’s next but knowing things won’t stay the same? That subtle hum, the nudge in the back of your mind—it’s the universe […]
How To Declutter Your Mind And Space To Live Mindfully
Staring at my living room after coming home, I first notice my disheveled couch, blankets tossed everywhere, and a bit of fur courtesy of my furry companion. I couldn’t be bothered to clean; I had too much on my mind and my plate, and it’s now spilling over into my […]
11 things I’ve Learned During My Healing Arc
For the past four years, I’ve been on a journey of self-improvement. From breaking bad habits to facing my inner darkness, it’s been an intense experience—one I hope I won’t need to revisit. Today, I can confidently say I’m in a good place, both with myself and the world around […]
I Stopped Therapy and Might Not Go Back
I closed the Zoom app and stared at the screen, just after finishing my latest therapy session. Over the past two years, my attendance had been sporadic. The last time my therapist saw me, I was crying into a bottle of whiskey, questioning why my life felt so terrible. Maybe […]