by Melissa Tihin | Apr 10, 2025 | Uncategorized
Have you ever bought something you loved—a candle, a fancy notebook, a beautiful outfit—and then tucked it away for “a special occasion”? Or maybe you’ve held off on planning a celebration, taking a trip, or even allowing yourself to feel excited about something good…...
by Melissa Tihin | Apr 3, 2025 | Uncategorized
You answer your emails. You show up to work. You smile when you’re supposed to.You make the joke. Handle the crisis. Hit the deadline.From the outside, everything looks fine. But internally? You’re exhausted. Numb. Overstimulated. Disconnected. Dreading the next...
by Melissa Tihin | Apr 3, 2025 | Uncategorized
Let’s cut through the fluff: healing isn’t a straight line. You’ve probably heard that before, but what people don’t always say is that healing also isn’t always inspiring, transformative, or even particularly interesting. Sometimes, it’s just boring. It’s waking up...
by Melissa Tihin | Apr 3, 2025 | Uncategorized
You woke up groggy, unsettled, maybe even a little irritated—and yet, nothing “bad” has happened today. If anything, today is quiet. Normal. But something still feels off. Ever been there? Welcome to the emotional hangover. We often talk about hangovers in...
by Melissa Tihin | Mar 31, 2025 | Uncategorized
In the world of mental health, there’s a lot of talk about emotional regulation—and for good reason. Knowing how to manage overwhelming emotions is key to mental wellness. But sometimes, what we think is regulation is actually avoidance in disguise. It’s a subtle but...
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