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Radical Acceptance: The Skill That Tought Me to Stop Fighting My Feelings
What if the problem isn’t your feelings, but the way you judge yourself for having them? After learning about radical acceptance in therapy, I began to see that emotions don’t have to control our lives—but they do deserve to be acknowledged. Through stories about a ruined laptop, a nearly lost iPhone, and the lessons they…
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The Things We Love Can Save Us: Why Star Trek Has Always Been More to Me Than a TV Show
For nearly forty years, Star Trek has been more than entertainment to me. It’s been a source of hope, comfort, laughter, and stability during some of the hardest seasons of my life. We all need something that reminds us life is worth looking forward to. Here’s why finding that thing might be more important than…
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The Simple Question That Helps More Than You Realize
Depression doesn’t always need someone to fix it. Sometimes it needs someone to ask, “Are you okay?” In this personal essay, I reflect on one simple question from a friend that reminded me I mattered, share what depression can feel like from the inside, and offer practical ideas for both people who are struggling and…
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What Real Strength Looks Like (It’s Not What You Think)
What does it really mean to be strong? Social media, self-help gurus, and online courses have plenty of opinions, but real strength is far more complicated than most people realize. It’s not about hiding your feelings, avoiding failure, or pretending you have everything figured out. It’s about getting back up when life knocks you down,…
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