Let’s be honest: none of us enters a relationship as a blank slate. We bring memories—some sweet, some sharp. We bring fears—some justified, some exaggerated. We bring patterns—some nurturing, some toxic. In short, we all carry baggage. Some of it is light. Some of it...
When you move to a new city, you don’t just carry your suitcases — you carry a mix of excitement, nerves, and the quiet hope that this place will someday feel like home. At first, everything feels like a puzzle. The streets look the same, the grocery shop around the...
Be warned: Long post ahead… Growing up as the eldest daughter is more than a thing of pride, plus I was also the only child for 12.5yrs before my sister came along. It often comes with a legacy of unspoken responsibilities, a mantle that falls on you, whether...
School is a place where we’re supposed to learn the foundations for our future. But often, the curriculum is so focused on academics that it neglects other essential life skills. Here are a few things I wish we had been taught in school instead of just books and...
Growing up with narcissistic parent[s] often feels like living inside a hall of mirrors—your reality is constantly distorted, your emotions are minimized, and your worth is measured only in how well you serve their needs. Every step you take is scrutinized. Every win...
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