When you grow up in an environment where your emotions were brushed off, mocked, or flat-out ignored, it doesn’t just disappear once you become an adult. Sadly, it lingers more often than not. It shapes how you relate, how you communicate, and how safe you feel being fully yourself. Healing from that kind of emotional…
14 Things To Remember If You Feel Like You’ll Never Get Ahead In Life
Some seasons of life feel like you’re running in place while everyone else is sprinting ahead. Even when you’re trying, even when you’re doing everything you’re “supposed” to, it can still feel like nothing’s changing. If you’re stuck in that space—tired, discouraged, and questioning if things will ever change—know this: you’re not alone, and your…
People Who Are Used To Their Feelings Being Dismissed Often Say These Things
When someone grows up or spends years in environments where their feelings are ignored, minimised, or brushed off, it changes how they communicate. Instead of expressing emotions freely, they start editing themselves—softening what they say, questioning their own reactions, and trying to avoid being “too much.” Over time, it shows up in subtle, everyday phrases….
Why Highly Sensitive People Experience Anxiety Differently
Highly sensitive people aren’t just emotional or dramatic for no reason. In reality, they process the world more deeply, more intensely, and sometimes, more anxiously. When you pick up on everything from subtle tone changes to background noise, it’s no surprise your system gets overwhelmed a little faster than most. Anxiety for HSPs often looks…
How To Make Sense Of Your Feelings When They Contradict Each Other
Emotions don’t always show up in neat, separate boxes. Sometimes they clash. Sometimes they overlap, and sometimes you find yourself feeling two completely opposite things at the exact same time. That doesn’t mean you’re broken or being dramatic—it just means you’re human. Emotional contradictions are part of growth, loss, change, and healing. Here are some…
Stonewalling: What It Looks Like, Why It Happens, And How To Stop Doing It
Stonewalling might be intense, but it’s not always obvious—at least not at first. It can look like silence, distraction, or withdrawal. Sometimes it’s mistaken for needing space, but underneath it all, it’s usually a reaction to emotional overwhelm. When stonewalling becomes a pattern, it creates distance, resentment, and confusion, especially in close relationships. Here’s what…
What People Think Emotional Intelligence Is And What It REALLY Is
Emotional intelligence gets thrown around as a buzzword all the time. People love to say someone has it when they seem calm or polished or good with words. However, the truth is, it runs a lot deeper than being friendly or smooth in conversation. Real EQ isn’t about saying the right thing to look composed—it’s…
Things People With Autism Say To Seem ‘Normal’ To Neurotypical People
Masking is something many autistic people do to blend into neurotypical spaces. It often involves saying or doing things that feel expected, even when they don’t come naturally. The phrases they used aren’t meant to trick or deceive anyone. In reality, they’re usually a way to guarantee a feeling of safety, belonging, or avoiding awkwardness….
Reasons Your Mental Health Isn’t Improving That Aren’t Your Fault
It’s frustrating when you’re trying to feel better, but nothing seems to change. You read the advice, do the things, even take the brave step of asking for help, but it still feels like you’re stuck in the same emotional loop. If you’ve been beating yourself up over why your mental health isn’t magically improving,…
What It Actually Means To Align With Your Higher Self
“Align with your higher self” gets thrown around a lot, but what does it actually mean in practice? It’s not about becoming perfect, spiritual, or endlessly calm. It’s about tuning into the version of you that’s wise, aware, and grounded in clarity—not ego, fear, or external pressure. Here are 12 signs you’re moving into alignment…