Many of us pride ourselves on being helpful, agreeable, and accommodating. But beneath the surface, the habit of people pleasing can come with a heavy price. Constantly striving to meet others’ expectations often means suppressing our own needs and desires, leading to exhaustion. Over time, this pattern can fuel persistent anxiety, as we worry about disappointing others or not living up to their standards.

Parenting is hard! If anyone tells you otherwise, they’re lying. Did you get a manual? Because I sure didn’t. Sure, there are countless...

For too long, trauma survivors have been told—directly or indirectly—that they are broken, damaged beyond repair. But healing isn't about returning to who we were before pain; it's about discovering strength, wisdom, and resilience we never knew we had. Trauma doesn't make us broken—it makes us human. This journey isn't about erasing the past, but about reclaiming our wholeness, one breath, one step, one moment at a time.