The Machine That Ate My Daughter
I was twenty years old, standing in a Boots aisle, staring at a bottle of Oil of Ulay. It was…
Numb and overwhelmed at the same time
Why “Freeze” doesn’t cover your whole body equally—and how to find the edge where the numbness thins. I was in…
I learned how to live from the neck up
For those who already woke up – and don’t know what comes next For most of my life, I was…
Nervous System Regulation: Handling Overstimulation at Theme Parks.
I watched a toddler melt down at a major theme park yesterday. Not a tantrum. A collapse. The kind where…
How to Ground When You’re Dissociating
5 Techniques That Actually Work For years, I dissociated, that floaty, detached feeling where you’re watching your life from outside…
Why “Being Yourself” Feels Dangerous: Understanding the Fawn Response
We are always told to ‘just be ourselves,’ but for those of us with a sensitized nervous system, authenticity can feel…
5 Signs You Need Energy Healing (That Have Nothing to Do with Being Spiritual)
You don’t need to own crystals. You don’t need to believe in chakras. You don’t even need to meditate. You…
Why Do I Feel Unsafe All the Time? (When There’s No Real Danger)
Your logical mind knows you’re safe. You’re not in immediate danger. Your basic needs are met. People around you aren’t…
Why Your Brain Won’t Let You Change (And What Actually Works)
You’ve learned to notice your patterns. You’re working on reconnecting with your body when you feel disconnected. Now comes the…
Why Do I Feel Like I’m Not Myself Anymore?
You look in the mirror and wonder where you went. Not your body, that’s still there. Not your memories ,…
