Hey friend, I’m really glad you’re here. And I want you to know—truly—all I need, and all I’m looking for, is a friend. Feels good to say that. I’m not asking you to fix anything for me, or to join me in complaint. I know you might do things differently, girl—but...

Self-Awareness Breaks the Toxic Tango of Codependence There’s a dance many of us know too well—the toxic tango of codependence. It sounds like this: “I need to make sure you’re okay before I can be okay.” Or more truthfully, “I can’t breathe until I know I’m safe with...

“Love Yourself First” — What Does That Really Mean? We’ve all heard the phrase: “You need to love yourself before you can love someone else.” It’s a beautiful idea — but let’s be honest, how many of us actually understood what that meant the first time we heard it?...

When Blame and Shame Take Over When people blame or shame you, it can be incredibly disorienting. You start to question what’s real and what’s not. Their judgments can be so convincing, so loud, that it feels easier to give up a piece of yourself just to keep the...

She begins to feel truth in her body. She sheds stories that no longer serve. She starts recognizing when her nervous system is triggered and learns to regulate. She no longer sees a man just as “the answer” to her needs or fears. She stops shrinking or...