This is the last week many celebrate the "LOVE" month, so I wanted to share what I tell my clients when they tell me they "love hard" and it often leads them to a scarred heart. Loving hard sounds ...
Seeds of Encouragement
When Your Feelings Are Dismissed: Healing from Emotional Invalidation
Have you ever shared your heart, only to hear: “You’re overreacting.” “You just need to move on.” “It’s not that serious.” If so, you’ve experienced emotional invalidation–when someone ...
When People-Pleasing Leaves You Running Empty
Want to know what I call the most common pattern I see in my therapy room? I call it Empty Cup Syndrome. It's that constant state of depletion where you're emotionally and spiritually drained, running ...
Embracing Curiosity When Your Questions Meet Resistance
"Have you ever been told that you ask too many questions?" For some of us, this is a comment we’ve heard over and over—maybe as a child, or even now as an adult. It’s often said in frustration or ...
How to Handle Toxic People with Grace and Guard Your Heart
Have you ever encountered someone who makes you cringe the moment they walk into the room? You know the type—their negativity, constant drama, or manipulative behavior drains your energy. It’s ...
When You’re Triggered: Is It Really a Bad Thing?
Have you ever been triggered? Do you think being triggered is a good thing or a bad thing? Maybe you’re scrolling through social media, and a post hits you in a way you didn’t expect. Or perhaps ...