Healing

  • When Silence Masquerades as Love

    I’m tired of calling restraint love. For too long, I’ve tried to convince myself that biting my tongue, locking my hands behind my back, and choking down the feelings that rise in my chest is a noble act. That holding… Continue reading

    When Silence Masquerades as Love
  • The Way Trauma Speaks

    Some days, I still don’t know how to explain what I’ve lived through. I only know the way my stomach drops without warning. The way silence can feel louder than shouting. The way my body stiffens at a familiar sound… Continue reading

    The Way Trauma Speaks
  • Socks, Skies, and Silence

    I don’t always know what safety feels like when it comes to people. I’ve been wrong before. Trusted the tone instead of the truth. Believed calm voices that came with cold eyes. So now I look for it in smaller… Continue reading

    Socks, Skies, and Silence
  • Affirmations for the Ones Still Learning Peace

    Read & Repeat: I am allowed to feel safe now. Even if I never knew what that meant growing up. I do not have to earn love by shrinking. I am worthy exactly as I am. It’s okay if peace… Continue reading

    Affirmations for the Ones Still Learning Peace