Why You Keep Getting in Your Own Way (And How to Stop)
If you've ever been close to something good and quietly blown it, you might be self-sabotaging — and it probably has nothing to do with willpower. Here's why it happens and what you can actually do about it.
Stop Fighting Yourself, Others, and Life
Self-acceptance, other-acceptance, life-acceptance — three REBT principles that can quiet the internal war and change how you move through the world.
Your Brain on Autopilot
You know the voice. It shows up before you’ve finished your morning coffee. “I’m not good enough.” “If they really knew me, they wouldn’t like me.” These aren’t random thoughts—they’re automatic negative thoughts, and your brain can learn to interrupt them.
Your Body Knows Before Your Brain Does
The ABC-DE method is one of the best tools for managing urges in recovery. But most versions miss half the picture—your body. Here’s how adding somatic awareness changes everything, plus a free worksheet to try it yourself.
The Girl Who Was Never Enough
Religious trauma, childhood abuse, and shame can feel like a life sentence — especially when the people who were supposed to protect you were the ones causing the harm. Emma's story is one of CPTSD, the shame-addiction cycle, and finding a secular recovery path when traditional approaches didn't fit.