Dare to Be Different. Thrive to Be You.
This blog is a celebration of difference, a slightly different guide to personal development, and a place to discover how self-care and self-acceptance also work. Here, you’ll find honest stories and deeper understanding to help you thrive personally, socially, and spiritually. I don’t offer you quick fixes. Just real growth on your own terms.
RSD, Shame, and the Long Echo of Being "Too Much"
What if Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria isn’t just about brain wiring—but also about a lifetime of being told, in subtle and not-so-subtle ways, that you’re too much?
The Fear of Being Seen
Each click I get feels like a reason to delete my content instantly. I can’t even count how many times I’ve posted a comment only to delete it later, regretting the decision to have shown myself, even in that small way, out there.
In Other Words: Toxic Shame
I’ve felt shame for growing up in poverty and neglect. Shame for struggling to function in a world that expects constant productivity. Shame for questioning societal norms and making unconventional choices.