The world, as you have noticed, has a certain expectation of normalcy. We’re supposed to be relatively functional, emotionally stable, and generally “okay.” I aspire to these lofty ideals. But, the reality often differs significantly from the carefully curated image I show to the outside world. This requires a significant amount of energy, the constant […]
If my anxiety is the background music of my life, then my inner critic is brutally honest. It is often downright nasty. This isn’t a constructive voice offering helpful feedback. Oh no. This is a relentless, judgmental presence that delights in pointing out every flaw, every misstep, every perceived inadequacy. It’s like having a tiny, […]
My life isn’t usually punctuated by dramatic, earth-shattering crises. Instead, it’s underscored by a persistent, low-level hum of worry, a soundtrack of “what ifs” and “maybe this will go horribly wrong.” It’s like having a tiny, perpetually anxious radio station playing in the background of my mind, broadcasting a never-ending stream of potential catastrophes and […]
Step right up, you stunning weirdos and everyone in between! Welcome to the main event, the spectacle you never asked for but are now, for some inexplicable reason, witnessing. This isn’t your typical self-help guru spouting platitudes and promising enlightenment. No, no, no. You’ve stumbled into the gloriously chaotic, often contradictory, and decidedly unfiltered landscape […]
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