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.

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.

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.

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.