Why am I so tough?

What makes me so tough? Why do I put up so many walls? Why do I feel like the safest place is to turn inward? What makes me feel like I always need to be strong? Like all the other emotions in life, these were learned from my past experiences. Life taught me to be …

Pat Yourself On the Back

Transitions are tough. They make you doubt everything you've accomplished and the possibility of a future. We as humans thrive on comfort and transitions are the exact opposite. Adulting is moving forward even when we don't necessarily see the benefit or feel the desire. Life is excruciatingly difficult and there is no one standing at …

A Glimmer of Hope

Why do we crave intimacy yet shut out others when we most need them? Why is it so hard to seek help when we feel alone? Why is life just so exhausting? I am so tired, tired of not feeling full, tired of feeling disconnected from those around me, tired of feeling excluded, tired of …

Working Through the Moment

This is a really tough situation for me right now. I feel very vulnerable like my love and trust is on the line. I am so proud of me for trying. I am so strong, I am so resilient. I am going to get through this uncomfortable situation and I am going to love myself …

Do we Have a Choice?

Do we really know why we do what we do? Can we truly understand the reasons behind the feelings we feel? Can we understand the depth of our relationships with others and how each one affects our sense of self? There is so much unknown in our world. Even when we think we know, we …

Living through the Pain

Can we move forward without a plan? Can we really feel positively about just being? Is it possible to live in the moment without any sense of worry or concern regarding the past or for the future that has yet to come? Can we remain optimistic on a chance that there may or may not …

Better Together

There is so much talk regarding empowerment and self-love. Being independent and not leaning on others is a virtue that many people stand by. I do agree that loving yourself is important and the foundation of any healthy relationship in our lives. However, I do not believe that we were meant to do it alone. …

Reflections

I learned that taking is tough; it’s harder for me to be on the side of needing from others than giving everything I’ve got to someone else. I learned the importance of understanding that I am worthy of love no matter what. I deserve to be loved by myself and by those around me just …

Navigating the Unknown Alone

As human beings, we crave acceptance, security, and most of all love. After a break-up, we are left to feel more alone than before the relationship even began. Why? We get used to our lives and our routine and no matter how difficult, we adjust. The challenge is that once we feel the feelings of …

Finding Meaning

So many questions that I don't know where to turn for answers. I crave clarity yet life seems to be so confusing. It is challenging to understand the many aspects of the world around me. Being able to fully relate to others seems impossible. There are so many unsaid thoughts, feelings and background knowledge.   At …