Can a Breakup Really Cause PTSD? Not every breakup just “hurts for a while.” Some break you open in ways you didn’t see coming. Some leave you questioning everything—your worth, your memory, your sanity. And if you’ve ever wondered, Why can’t I just move on?...
When Love Turns into Self-Erasure: Signs You Might Be in a Codependent Relationship I used to tell myself I was just someone who showed up, stuck it out, and never gave up on people. It wasn’t until I found myself depleted, anxious, and emotionally invisible...
When Selflessness Becomes Self-Erasure: The Hidden Roots of Codependency in Women Women are often told to "just let it go," "accept it," or "put others first." These messages are deeply ingrained in our culture, shaping how women view their role in relationships and in life....
Rethinking Fear: A Different Approach to Emotional Growth Fear is a powerful emotion, often viewed as something to overcome or push away. But what if we didn’t see fear as something to fight? What if, instead, we could learn to work with it , using...