A Blessing for the Tired: Finding Rest, Grace, and Emotional Relief During the Holidays
When the Holidays Feel Heavy: A Blessing for Grief, Overwhelm, and Emotional Fatigue
Unpopular Opinion: You Can’t Heal at the Same Pace That Broke You
A reflection on why healing can’t happen at the same pace as trauma, and how slowing down supports real nervous system recovery.
The Silent Epidemic: Emotional Fragmentation
We’ve become experts at managing pieces of ourselves while losing touch with our whole. This post explores emotional fragmentation, the silent epidemic behind burnout, disconnection, and the feeling of not recognizing yourself anymore.
The Truth About December No One Wants to Admit
December arrives with sparkle and pressure, promising joy in a season when most of us are already emotionally exhausted. This piece explores why we feel numb, why joy feels slippery, and how slowing down, not adding more, is the path back to feeling again.
The Kind of Gratitude We Forgot
Gratitude isn’t a performance or a list of blessings. It’s the quiet courage to notice what’s still true, even in a hard year. This reflection explores real, grounded gratitude—the kind that steadies the nervous system and sits beside grief without demanding cheerfulness.
To the Ones Who Can’t Fake Merry This Year
When the holidays amplify your exhaustion instead of your joy, you’re not alone. This piece is a gentle reminder that it’s okay if you don’t have the spark this year. Healing begins in softness, honesty, and allowing yourself to rest.