Anxiety recovery is salty

Healing is a messy journey. Often I find myself reacting to some past hurt, and bleeding on the current joys of life.  In a romantic relationship, it is very important for me to feel connected to the person. Even when the intimacy of the relationship by itself doesn’t demand that we speak to each other…

What really happens in therapy?

Therapy is science’s poetic treatment of a physiological condition. Therapy is equal parts science and art.  Learning had happened, but healing had not. That realization is what pushed me towards therapy.  Learning was in place because I could see patterns in my behavior. There were times when I could hold back my reaction to build…

Why are there so many adults out there today who are seeking therapy?

Why are there so many adults out there today who are seeking therapy?  It is not easy to answer. But it becomes more comfortable when you take a step back.  This applies to you whether or not you are a parent.  When was the last time that you let your kid cry it out? Unless…

Self Worth doesn’t need external validation. Here’s why.

A lot of people don’t look at you the way you look at them. These could be the ones closest to you too. It could be a parent, a sibling, a significant other, a best friend. They don’t see you in the light that you see yourself. And that’s okay. It makes you feel anguished,…