emotional regulation
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I Grew Up Ashamed of Existing And I’m Learning to Heal
One of my earliest memories is being yelled at by my father for wetting the bed. I was just a child. I didnât know what I was doing. My body did things I couldnât control, and instead of comfort, I… Continue reading
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When Joy Feels Dangerous: A Personal Exploration into the Fragility of Happiness
Thereâs something strange about joy.For some of us, it doesnât feel safe. It doesnât feel easy or natural or soft.Joy, instead, feels like a risk. Like a candle that might be blown out any moment. Like a song that will… Continue reading
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The Wisdom of Sadness: What It Really Is and Why We Need It
Sadness is one of those emotions weâre often taught to avoid, suppress, or âfixâ as quickly as possible. But what if itâs a form of intelligence, a signal, and even a healing mechanism built into our body, mind, and soul?… Continue reading
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Understanding Anger: What It Is, Why It Arises, and How to Work With It
Anger is one of the most misunderstood emotions, often feared, judged, or suppressed. But at its core, anger is simply a messenger. Itâs a natural emotional response that arises when we feel threatened, hurt, disrespected, or when our boundaries have… Continue reading
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Learning to Make Peace with My Anger
For a long time, I believed that anger was dangerous, not because it inherently is, but because of the way I was taught to experience it. My earliest memory of anger is tied to my father. I can still see… Continue reading
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Me vs. My Mind â The Most Exhausting Battle and the Most Powerful Ally
There are seasons in life where I donât feel like Iâm living with my mind , I feel like Iâm surviving against it. Itâs not just a little inner voice whispering doubts now and then; itâs a full-blown internal war.… Continue reading
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