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The 12-Week Rule
You have probably heard of the unofficial 12-week rule, that says you should not announce your pregnancy until you hit the 12-week mark. You’ve probably heard that it’s “safer” to wait to announce it or will prevent “awkward” conversations if something goes wrong....
Growing Up Fat: Finding Power in a Fatphobic World
My Story I didn’t come to see myself as fat on my own—like many, I was taught. From an early age, both kids and adults made it clear that my body was a problem. Whether it was teasing on the playground, backhanded comments from adults, or “friendly” advice from peers,...
Oh. My. Mama. – A Love Letter to the Women Who Were Just Figuring It Out (And Now, So Am I)
I didn’t get it at first. When I brought my daughter Freya home from the hospital, I was 28, freshly cracked open by childbirth—physically, emotionally, existentially—and completely overwhelmed. They handed me this tiny human and a hospital-grade squirt bottle and...
Can People with BPD Live a Normal Life? (Or Is That Just a Myth Like Bigfoot or Polyamory?)
Hi. My name isn’t important, but for the purposes of credibility, let’s pretend I’m a licensed professional with a background in mental health. When people hear “BPD,” their brains often scramble the letters and assume you’re talking about bipolar disorder. But BPD...
Journaling Prompts to Get Unstuck Emotionally
Have you ever found yourself emotionally stuck — like you’re feeling something but can’t quite name it, move through it, or shake it off? You’re not alone. When we don’t have words for what’s going on inside, it can feel like we’re carrying invisible weight....
A Therapist’s Take on Reality TV
Over time, I’ve come to see the world around us as a mirror. Our friendships, relationships, and workplace dynamics often reflect the patterns in our thoughts and behaviors. It’s a classic chicken-and-egg dilemma—what comes first? Are our internal patterns shaping our...