There’s a silent weight a lot of people carry, and it sounds like this: “I should be further by now.” It’s that gnawing feeling that somehow, somewhere, you messed up. That you took the wrong path, made the wrong choices, or missed your moment. It’s not something you always say out loud. Sometimes, you don’t… Continue reading The Quiet Struggle of Feeling Behind in Life
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The Uncomfortable Truth About Self-Growth
There’s a version of self-growth that’s packaged nicely for social media. It’s filtered through warm lighting, framed by aesthetically pleasing journal pages, and hashtagged with words like #selfcare and #mindset. This version is neat, organized, and affirming. But the truth? Real self-growth isn’t always so pretty. In fact, most of the time, it’s messy, unflattering,… Continue reading The Uncomfortable Truth About Self-Growth
Why Most People Don’t Really Want Honesty
Everyone says they want honesty—until they get it. It sounds good in theory, like something we should all strive for. Be real. Be honest. Be transparent. But in practice? Honesty makes people uncomfortable. Because the truth, more often than not, isn’t what people want to hear. They want comfort dressed up as truth. They want… Continue reading Why Most People Don’t Really Want Honesty
When You Outgrow People You Love
One of the hardest parts of growing as a person is realizing that not everyone will grow with you. And what makes it even harder is when the people you’re outgrowing are people you still love. The ones you’ve shared history with. The ones who once felt like home. Letting go of people isn’t always… Continue reading When You Outgrow People You Love
