by Melissa Tihin | Jul 28, 2025 | Uncategorized
It’s a question that sits quietly in the background for a long time before it finally makes its way to the surface. “What do I even want anymore?” Not what other people want for you.Not what’s expected, required, or safe.But you—your desires, your longings, your...
by Melissa Tihin | Jul 28, 2025 | Uncategorized
There’s a quiet belief many of us carry:If I accept help, it means I’m failing. Maybe it started in childhood, when being “strong” earned praise.Maybe it came from being the one others always leaned on.Or maybe life just taught you that independence is the safest...
by Melissa Tihin | Jul 28, 2025 | Uncategorized
You’ve entered motherhood—a season like no other. It’s fierce, fragile, awe-inspiring, and at times, completely disorienting. One moment you’re gazing at your baby’s face in complete wonder… and the next, you’re staring at your reflection in the mirror...
by Melissa Tihin | Jul 8, 2025 | Uncategorized
There’s a quiet kind of fear that creeps in when we’re left alone. Not in a horror-movie sense, but in a deeply human way. No distractions. No validation. Just you—and your own thoughts. For many, being alone feels heavy. Awkward. Unnatural. But learning to be okay...
by Melissa Tihin | Jul 8, 2025 | Uncategorized
Over the last few years, mental health awareness has become more mainstream—and with it, a rise in trauma-informed language. Words like “triggered,” “dysregulated,” “gaslighting,” and “trauma response” are no longer confined to clinical spaces. They’re in TikToks,...
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