We have been wrongfully taught that anger is a negative emotion, and oftentimes, we see it expressed negatively (such as when someone throws a chair at a tv when their favorite football team loses) or through violence. Anger itself is not violent, it is a signal that something matters to you and that you believe… continue reading.
Creating a safe space is one of the most loving things we can do for ourselves and others. It’s about building an imperfect-perfect environment where vulnerability is welcome, emotions are respected, and healing can occur. In a world that often feels overwhelming and fast-paced, finding and creating spaces where we can feel truly safe, accepted,… continue reading.
Alice slammed the cupboard door so hard the dishes rattled, her face flushed with frustration. Her teenage son, Ethan, had just announced he was failing math, and no amount of her nagging seemed to make him care. “How could you be so irresponsible?” she yelled, her voice sharp enough to cut through the silence that… continue reading.
Maria sat at her desk, staring at the email she had written for the third time. Her finger hovered over the ‘send’ button, but she hesitated, her stomach twisting with doubt. She could almost hear the imaginary voices of her co-workers pointing out her mistakes, questioning her competence. Even though she had put in long… continue reading.
Lily sat by her window and sighed, thinking about how her friends always seemed to have everything she wanted—a great job, loving relationships, exciting travels. She felt guilty for going out and fulfilling her self-needs, and she wanted to stay wrapped up in her blanket instead. “When it rains, it g–d-mn pours,” she mumbled. She… continue reading.
Resentment is a heavy emotion that creeps in slowly, often stemming from feeling that you have been wronged or treated unfairly. Almost unnoticed, resentment sits quietly in the background, growing over time, A companion between disgust and anger, you feel frustrated, bitter, and hurt, and those feelings sometimes linger for years. What is resentment? When… continue reading.
