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Why Naming the Narcissist Didn’t Heal Me
A few days ago I watched Danny Morel say something that made the internet explode: “There’s no such thing as narcissism.” People were furious. But I wasn’t—because I understood what he was trying to say. This isn’t about defending a hot take. It’s about exposing a...
You can love them… and still leave
I stayed because I still loved him. We had children. We had history. There were good memories. And I thought that meant I had to endure more. That I couldn’t give up— even when I could feel he already had. I told myself that unless it got physically violent or...
What if your next argument is a doorway to love?
Most of us were taught to avoid conflict, fix it quickly, or—at best—manage it politely. But what if conflict wasn’t something to be feared or shut down? What if it was a call for connection? 💔 Behind every disagreement is usually this: “I want to be close to you, but...
The hidden cost of not protecting your energy
Last time, I shared how I finally found peace of mind and heart— not by controlling life, but by becoming someone I could trust. But that peace didn’t last because I was suddenly floating through life. It lasted because I started protecting my energy like it was...
I Almost Missed the Most Meaningful Part
I was supposed to fly in just for the wedding. In and out. Efficient. The kind of trip that doesn’t interrupt the flow of work. But ever since my father passed in January, something in me is different. Not just intellectually — experientially....
The Storm You Didn’t Face… and Still Regret
Some pain fades.  This kind sticks There was an opportunity. One of those opportunities. The kind that wakes you up at 3am wondering, What if I had just said yes? I didn’t. This kind sticks. I hesitated. I doubted. I told myself I wasn’t ready. And then I watched...
đź’” Why Healing Scared Me More Than the Pain
We assume the hardest part of healing is facing the pain. But for many of us—including me—what’s even harder… is facing what healing might cost us. I remember quietly thinking: If I actually heal… I’ll have to leave my husband. If I grow, my family won’t stand for it....
🌱 The Mother You Needed May Never Have Existed
Mother’s Day can be beautiful. It can also quietly undo you. We celebrate mothers. And we grieve them. We thank them. And we ache for what they couldn’t give. For some, this day brings joy. For others, a quiet ache. For many, it brings both. Here’s what I’ve learned:...
👉 The tiny lies you tell yourself—and why they matter more than you think
How I Finally Broke the Cycle of Betrayal Have you ever said yes when your whole body whispered no? Maybe it was a favor you didn’t have energy for. A dinner you showed up to when what you really needed was quiet. Or someone asked how you were… and you...
The Truth About Closure (That No One Tells You)
How I Finally Broke the Cycle of Betrayal Let’s talk about something that gets people so hurt, even though it sounds like healing: Closure. Most people believe closure happens when you finally get to talk to the person you’re leaving. Like that conversation will give...