“When perfectionism is driving, shame is riding shotgun, and fear is that annoying backseat driver.” Brené Brown Sometimes I feel…
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My Needs Matter Too: How I Started Speaking Up and Setting Boundaries
“Setting boundaries is a way of caring for myself. It doesn’t make me mean, selfish, or uncaring just because I…
Accepting My Autistic Self: Why I’m Done Trying to Fit In
“I care for myself. The more solitary, the more friendless, the more unsustained I am, the more I will respect…
Love Them Today, Before Their Tomorrow’s Taken Away
“Before someone’s tomorrow has been taken away, cherish those you love, appreciate them today.” ~Michelle C. Ustaszeski Last year, my…
When Expectations Hurt: How I’ve Forgiven My Absentee Father and Healed
“What will mess you up most in life is the picture in your head of how it’s supposed to be.”…
30 Reminders for Sensitive People Who Feel Drained, Ashamed, or Judged
There are some words that get painfully etched into our memories as if with a red-hot poker. For me, growing…
Don’t Let It Beat You: How to Find Your Fighting Spirit When Life Gets Tough
“Sometimes, life will kick you around, but sooner or later, you realize you’re not just a survivor. You’re a warrior,…
How Lowering Our Expectations Helps Us Do What We Really Want to Do
“Human beings can alter their lives by altering their attitudes of mind.” ~William James Despite being the sort of person…
9 Lessons from my 9-Month-Old Nephew, Who’s Taught Me How to Live
“The mediocre teacher tells. The good teacher explains. The superior teacher demonstrates. The great teacher inspires.” ~William Arthur Ward Oliver.…
It’s Not All Love and Light: Why We Can’t Ignore the Dark and Just “Be Positive”
“The dark night of the soul comes just before revelation.” ~Joseph Campbell If you frequent Instagram or any other social…