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Cherophobia and The Rewired Brain

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These days, I’ve been noticing this anxiety around having positive thoughts. It’s as though the moment I start thinking of an optimistic future, my brain imm...

The Courage To Live

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I used to believe that people who went through with suicide were the most courageous ones.

A Letter To My Future Self

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Hey you, how are you feeling right now, please be honest. I hope you’re doing well, that life is going steady and that your days have some light in them. But...

You Are Not Responsible For How Others Feel

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I’ve always been someone who’s emotionally intelligent, an empath who’s constantly at war with her own thoughts. I can’t help but have this gnawing feeling t...

The Truth Will Set You Free

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The value of honesty was instilled in me throughout childhood, not just at home but also in classrooms and by figures of authority. Growing up, it was common...

The Mirage of Greener Grass

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I grew up under the shadow of an abusive and controlling father. My childhood felt like being a bird trapped in a cage, constantly yearning for the sky that ...

A Life Spent On Self-Sabotage

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I always assumed that the older I got, the closer I’d be to the peace I desperately yearned for as a child. The truth is, peace was never something I could r...

On Being Held Captive by My Emotions

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Growing up, I was always held captive by my emotions. I had no real control over my impulses. I would get angry and say things recklessly, often hurting the ...

Overcoming Perfectionism and Procrastination

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My boss often talks about the “get things done” mentality, a philosophy that emphasizes action over perfection. When he first introduced this concept to me, ...