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…
How To Stay Open To Connection After Being Let Down
Being let down by someone you trusted has a way of making you want to close up. Even if you crave connection, it can start to feel risky, tiring, or just not worth it. However, shutting yourself off doesn’t always protect you—it often just keeps you stuck in that place of hurt. Staying open after…
How Journaling Helps You Hear Yourself More Clearly
It’s hard to hear yourself think when life is too loud. Your inner voice can get buried under to-do lists, notifications, other people’s opinions, and the pressure to keep it all together. However, journaling creates space. It clears the static, softens the noise, and gives you access to parts of yourself you usually rush past….
Signs You’re Healing In Ways You Can’t See Yet
Healing doesn’t always come with big epiphanies or dramatic changes. Sometimes it moves slowly, in the background, reshaping you quietly while you go about your day. And because it doesn’t look or feel obvious, it’s easy to assume you’re stuck, but you’re not. Here’s how you know for sure that healing is already happening—even if…
Little Reminders For When You’re Tired Of Always Being “Strong”
Strength can be beautiful, but it can also feel exhausting when it becomes the only version of you that people expect. When you’re the one who always holds it together, fixes things, stays calm, or shows up no matter what, it gets lonely. It also gets tough because it means when you need a bit…