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Toxic Positivity: When Optimism Silences Pain

Toxic Positivity: When Optimism Silences Pain

We’ve all seen it — pastel-colored Instagram posts that say things like “good vibes only,” “choose happiness,” or “just be grateful.” At first glance, these messages seem harmless, even encouraging. But dig a little deeper, and you’ll find a growing trend that, while...

The Grief That Comes With Growth

The Grief That Comes With Growth

When people talk about healing, the focus is usually on the positive. Growth. Strength. Freedom. And while all of those things are real and powerful, there’s a quieter part of healing that doesn’t get as much attention — the grief that comes with outgrowing people you...

Exploring Effective Decision Making

Exploring Effective Decision Making

Let’s be honest—making decisions can be hard. Whether it’s something big (like changing careers) or small (like choosing what to eat), we’ve all felt stuck, anxious, or afraid of making the “wrong” choice. But the truth is: most decisions don’t require perfection—just...

Exploring Inherited Guilt

Exploring Inherited Guilt

Have you ever felt responsible for someone else’s pain, choices, or unhealed wounds—without fully understanding why? Maybe it shows up as guilt when you set boundaries with a parent. Or when you succeed in life but feel like you’re betraying your family’s struggles....

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