Between the chaos of the holidays and everything else life throws at us, I have to be honest, I have not spent much time thinking about New Year’s resolutions for 2026. And from what I can tell, most people haven’t either. For every person excited to “switch things up” in the new year, there are […]
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When people hear the word trauma, they often picture something big and obvious. A serious accident. A natural disaster. An act of violence. But trauma does not always come from a single dramatic moment. Sometimes it is quiet. Sometimes it happened so long ago that you barely think about it. Sometimes you are not even
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Trauma
It often starts with a message that feels harmless. Maybe even sweet. You are finally thinking about pulling back, setting boundaries, or walking away when your phone lights up with a text that makes you pause. Suddenly you are questioning yourself all over again. If this sounds familiar, you are not alone. Narcissistic communication is
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Attachment, Relationships
Gaslighting isn’t always loud or obvious. It doesn’t have to sound like someone calling you “crazy.” Sometimes it’s quiet. Polite. It can even sound like concern or look like love. And that’s exactly what makes it so confusing. At its core, gaslighting is emotional manipulation that makes you doubt your own reality. You start second-guessing
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Gaslighting
No one’s a mind reader. Healthy relationships aren’t about guessing what someone else needs or hoping they’ll magically know what you need. They’re about real, open conversations. And yeah, sometimes that means asking questions that feel awkward, scary, or a little too honest. But here’s the truth: the more we practice asking intentional, caring questions,
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Communication, Connection, Relationships
We’ve all been there. You agree to work late even though you’re running on fumes. You offer emotional support when your own tank is empty. You give someone yet another chance even after they’ve crossed a line. It might look like kindness on the outside, but inside it feels heavy, draining, and a little like
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Boundaries, How To, Personal Development
You know that moment when someone takes longer than usual to text back and suddenly your mind is replaying every message you have ever sent? Or maybe you are the opposite and feel overwhelmed the second someone starts getting emotionally close. These reactions are not random. A lot of the time, they are connected to
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Attachment, Children, College/Students, Couples, Family, Friends, Relationships