Tag: mental-health
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The Seven-Year-Old Who Dreamed Bigger
One of the well-known facts about wealth is that as you make more money, your demand for money increases. If you’ve lived on $3,000 a month for five years and dreamed about how all your problems would go away once you made $6,000 a month… well, it’s no surprise that those “inconveniences” don’t always disappear.…
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Blueberry Pie
A heartfelt reflection on emotional giving, this poetic piece uses the metaphor of baking pies to explore themes of love, self-worth, and the quiet exhaustion of one-sided relationships. Perfect for readers seeking comfort, introspection, and emotional validation.
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The Anger Iceburg
Therapy often introduces creative names for complex emotional experiences. One concept I’m exploring is the “anger iceberg”—a metaphor that makes perfect sense after realizing that anger is easier to embrace than sadness. Anger feels fast, vivid, and productive, while sadness is heavy, slow, and excruciating. Navigating these opposing emotions can feel like an emotional workout,…
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13 Reasons Why: Life is Worth Living
In 2017 Netflix released a series that caused most of America to ugly cry on their couches at home. “Thirteen Reasons Why” is a story about a tragic suicide in which the main character left tapes explaining the thirteen reasons why she decided to commit suicide. This series was thought provoking, exposed the dangers of…
Now What? 