Tag: Authenticity
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A Poetic Echo: The Turning Point
In my blog post, I spoke about therapy as medicine, a necessary act of self-preservation when my own mind became an unsafe place. That journey, like many, began with a single, profound moment—the moment I finally allowed myself to utter the words I had long resisted. This poem, “The Day I Said I Need Help,”…
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Romanticizing Healing vs. Living It: The Unfiltered Path Home
Healing looks beautiful on paper. It photographs exquisitely, fitting perfectly into the moodboard aesthetic of pastel journals, softly lit rooms bathed in golden hour glow, and serene, filtered selfies. It’s the image of someone gracefully overcoming adversity, emerging stronger, lighter, and perpetually at peace. But the reality? Oh, the reality of healing is a different…
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Glitter on the bandage
A Poetic Reflection: Glitter on a Bandage In the spirit of embracing the raw truth of healing, I wanted to share a poem that delves into this very contrast. We often see the polished version of recovery, but true healing is rarely neat. This poem, “Glitter on a Bandage,” explores the space between the beautiful…
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I Bit My Toungue Too Long
We often hear the advice to “pick your battles” or to “think before you speak.” While valuable, this wisdom can sometimes morph into a habit of perpetual silence, especially when facing discomfort, disagreement, or injustice. We swallow our words, stifle our feelings, and bite our tongues until the unspoken truth becomes a bitter taste, and…
Me, Myself & Therapy 