We don’t fall in love with strangers. We fall in love with patterns. Why do we keep choosing people who hurt us? How does our nervous systems mistake chaos for chemistry? What does it takes to finally break free?
This cognitive dissonance makes us feel like frauds, like imposters. Because even when we say we want equality, but we still crave the emotional rewards of old roles: the chivalry, the service, the power.
The ‘Good Vibes Only’ mantra may seem harmless, but when it shuts down authentic emotion, it becomes toxic. This post explores the harm of forced positivity and why embracing the full range of human feelings is the real path to mental wellness.
This unwritten code of masculinity isn’t just toxic, it’s lethal. Behind the bravado of being ‘one of the guys’ lies a silent epidemic: soaring suicide rates, untreated depression, and lives cut short by the very stereotypes meant to ‘make men strong.’ What happens when ‘toughing it out’ becomes a death sentence? And how do we break the cycle before it claims another life?
You’ve seen it. Cinematic montages of morning coffee captioned like movie scripts, dramatic retellings about life’s…
I had a panic attack recently. At least I think it was a panic attack. My…
What Is Selective Morality? The Psychology Behind Convenient Ethics You’ll march for justice on a Saturday…
We don’t always grieve just people, we grieve possibilities too. This blog explores the dreams shelved, the paths not taken, and the alternate versions of you that only existed in imagination. From cultural expectations to social comparison, and the “what ifs” that sneak up in your late 20s and 30s, we unpack the emotional weight of unlived lives, and how to make peace with the one you’re living now.
Cultural traditions shape who we are, but at what cost? This article explores the hidden cost of cultural loyalty, from silent expectations and emotional strain to the impact on mental health. It’s about finding balance between honoring tradition and embracing personal freedom.
When forgiveness starts feeling more like self-betrayal, maybe it’s time to let those bridges burn. This is for anyone exhausted from always being the bigger person.
