A while back, I realized I had lost my ability to truly cry. As a kid, I could cry without a second thought. But around the age of 13, I started pushing my feelings down, trying to swallow all the fear, hurt, and frustration just to fit in. That’s probably why my body feels so…
Category: Healing Tales
Overcoming Resentment: The Power of Saying No
There was a time in my life when I really believed in Sartre’s quote, “Hell is other people.” Back then, I believed it was others who disrespected me, rather than recognizing my own hesitation to speak up. I thought it was others who stopped me from shining in my own life, instead of recognizing that…
Stillness in The Storm
Have you ever felt like you leveled up in just a few seconds? It might have been an old issue finally getting resolved or a long-cherished dream becoming a reality. That’s exactly how I felt when I stopped waiting for the world to change before I could find happiness. While I don’t recall the exact…
How I’m Building Mental Resilience
Ten years ago, I decided to take my mental health seriously. I didn’t even know that I was craving a kind of power that makes life enjoyable, regardless of external circumstances: well-being. Have you ever noticed how some people just seem to have this amazing joy for life, even when things are really tough? That’s…
7 Powerful Phrases for Greater Mental Resilience
How great would it be if we could just cruise through life on a straight path, always moving up without the weight of big disappointments, unexpected hurdles, or painful losses? Since that option isn’t on the menu, we can only find ways to navigate life’s challenges while keeping the stress to a minimum. And one…
I’m Back!
Hello everyone, I’m finally well enough to start writing again! ✨ It wasn’t easy to take a break from the blog, but I had to. In July, my beloved auntie Mena passed away unexpectedly, and I needed some time out to grieve. I paused my multi-tasking version and allowed myself to feel what this loss…
Hey, there
Hello, my dear readers! I hope you’re all doing well! I want to apologize for my recent absence—I took a little break, and it was much needed. I’m currently dealing with the loss of someone I truly love, along with some other personal challenges that have been taking up a lot of my energy. It’s…
The Gifts of Therapeutic Bonding
I had been in therapy for a few months, and the sessions were very intense. While I knew they were helping me a lot, I also began to feel overwhelmed by everything I had to process. Because of my difficulty identifying emotions, my therapist suggested painting as a way to release feelings and access my…
What If You Jump?
“Yesterday, however, I lost my human assembly. If I had the courage, I would let myself be lost. But I am afraid of what is new, and I am afraid of living what I do not understand. I always want to have the guarantee of at least thinking that I understand, I do not know…
From Chaos to Calm: My Journey Handling Anxiety
There was a time when I was allergic to strong emotions, both positive and negative. Anything more intense would unsettle me right away. My thoughts would race, My mouth would feel dry, and I would live trapped in a constant state of alert as if danger lurked just around the corner. On my worst days,…
7 Behaviors Sabotaging Your Emotional Healing
You can have all the money and success in the world, but if you are unhappy, what’s the point? This is a path of no return! 🎯 Those who embark on the journey of self-discovery and exploration will not settle for anything less than a richer experience. 💖 With the intention of helping you, I’ve…
When My Biggest Struggle Turned Into a Passion
It is no exaggeration to say that every struggle we face offers a great opportunity for healing and growth. Amid discomfort and pain, especially during challenging times, we can discover the strength to improve our lives and find new directions. If I hadn’t experienced a devastating emotional crisis ten years ago, I would never have…
