April has seen the UK burst fully into Spring. I was fortunate to spend a lovely weekend away with two amazing friends I’ve known for nearly thirty years. Those few days, just the three of us, reminded me of a version of myself that existed outside of labels — a time when it felt enough … Read more
Emotional overwhelm doesn’t always look dramatic. Often it looks like coping well on the outside — while quietly feeling stretched and emotionally drained on the inside. Why do we feel emotionally overwhelmed when nothing is actually wrong? Because coping uses energy. Holding ourselves together, staying steady for others and managing our reactions takes emotional effort. … Read more
A gentle reflection on self-worth, gratitude, and being present — especially in a world that tells us we need fixing. For the first 30+ years of my life, I believed I was both too much and not enough. I carried around a constant inner conflict — too loud and too quiet, too confident and too … Read more