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,...
by Melissa Tihin | Jul 8, 2025 | Uncategorized
When people talk about healing, they often imagine it as a clean, upward path—like climbing a mountain toward a better, brighter version of yourself. But what if parts of you aren’t excited about getting there? What if, in moments of progress, something inside...
by Melissa Tihin | Jul 7, 2025 | Uncategorized
For those who have experienced trauma, the world can feel like an unpredictable and unsafe place—even long after the danger has passed. A loud noise, a certain smell, a glance, or even a kind gesture can trigger a deeply rooted survival response. That’s because trauma...
by Melissa Tihin | Jul 7, 2025 | Uncategorized
Vulnerability. The word alone can make us flinch. It evokes images of exposed wounds, awkward confessions, and emotional risk. In a culture that prizes perfection, strength, and control, vulnerability often feels like weakness—something to be hidden or minimized. But...
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