For two years, I told people I was “fine” and meant it. Not in the way people usually mean it, where fine is a polite lie covering something messier underneath. I meant it because I genuinely couldn’t find anything else under there to report. No sadness. No anger. Not even relief. Just a flat, grey Continue Reading: Emotional Numbness: When You Stop Feeling Anything At All
Living in Survival Mode Isn’t Living Learning how to reclaim your life after childhood trauma can feel impossible when survival mode is all you’ve ever known. Many adults who experienced childhood trauma spend years battling feelings of inadequacy, harsh self-criticism, and a relentless inner voice that rarely offers kindness. Instead of celebrating achievements, they focus Continue Reading: How to Reclaim Your Life After Childhood Trauma
The Signs of Burnout I Missed for Years The signs of burnout are not always obvious at first. For years, I thought I was simply tired, overworked, or in need of a break. I did not realise emotional exhaustion and chronic stress had slowly taken over my life. I was the woman who always had Continue Reading: Signs of Burnout: I Thought I Was Just Tired
Living with high-functioning anxiety I used to be really proud of how well I held it together, while smiling at work when falling apart at home everyday. I never missed a deadline. I remembered everyone’s birthdays. I showed up, I smiled, I made the coffee, I cracked the jokes. From the outside, I was doing Continue Reading: Smiling at Work Every Day While Falling Apart at Home
Why people avoid talking about mental health is not always obvious. On the surface, it can look like silence, avoidance, or even indifference. However, underneath that silence is often fear, shame, and the belief that opening up will make things worse rather than better. For many people, mental health struggles feel deeply personal. They are Continue Reading: Why People Avoid Talking About Mental Health