You Therapist's Journal
You Therapist's Journal
A place where thoughts, healing, and messy life meet.
This is where I write about trauma, boundaries, neurodivergence, healing from relational wounds, and the little things that help us stay human. Pull up a seat, read, reflect, and remember: you’re not alone.
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Managing Holiday Gatherings as an Overstimulated Spicy Brain
The holiday rush is HERE!!! And listen… as much as we try to romanticize the lights, the laughter, the cozy gatherings, and the Hallmark-movie-level joy, the reality is: holiday overstimulation is REAL. Read about it here!
Supporting Your Child Through Meltdowns (Without Losing Yourself in the Process)
You tell yourself to stay calm, but your heart is racing. Your child is sobbing or yelling, and you can feel your own body heat rising. You love them more than anything and yet, in that moment, you feel helpless, frustrated, and ready to cry right along with them.
Why Productivity Advice Doesn’t Always Work for Neurodivergent Brains
Read here! Because you’re not broken—you’re wired differently, and your systems should be, too.
Numb Isn’t Nothing: Understanding Emotional Numbness
Numb isn’t nothing. Numb is everything that feels too overwhelming to handle, packed tightly behind a wall your brain built to keep you safe.
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Burnout Doesn’t Always Look Like a Breakdown
If you’ve been wondering why things feel heavier lately, this post will help you spot six overlooked signs of burnout that most people miss.
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