Somewhere along the way, many of us learn how to become everything for everyone. We become dependable. Responsible. Available. We answer the calls, meet the deadlines, carry the emotional weight, solve the problems, and show up when we're needed. We become so skilled at giving pieces of ourselves away that we rarely stop to ask [...]
Tag: Relationships
The Quiet Cost of Not Being Present
You don’t always notice when you’re not present. It doesn’t feel dramatic. There’s no clear moment where you check out. It’s subtle. It shows up in small ways that are easy to overlook but add up over time. You’re sitting across from someone you care about. They’re talking about something that mattered to them that [...]
I Am Not Responsible for What I Was Not Given the Opportunity to Know
For a long time, I believed that if I did enough internal work, the outcome of my relationships would eventually reflect that effort. That emotional health would naturally lead to emotional safety. That being grounded, self-aware, and intentional would somehow insulate me from ending up in situations that were not good for me. I no [...]
Finding My Voice Again: What the Last Four Months Taught Me
I didn’t plan to step away from writing for four months. I wanted to write. But life has a way of shaking things up and rearranging priorities. Between rebuilding a relationship, raising children, managing a team, pursuing an advanced degree, and navigating the tension of today’s social and political climate, there were days I barely [...]
Limiting How Much the Influencer Influences You
Hey there, friend! I hope you’re doing well and your 2025 is off to a great start. To kickoff 2025, the first blog of the year will discuss the pressures of social media. It will also cover the unsolicited advice it brings. Especially when it comes to the various influencers, dating advice, achieving milestones by [...]
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