For the woman who is strong, capable and quietly aching to be seen. 1. Being Independent To Self Protection There was a time I thought I had everything figured out. I had built a comfortable life on my own: independent, stable, capable.  I told myself, “ I’m finally fine.” But as the world reopened after COVID, something unsettling before , became undeniably clearer. Whenever I went out and socialized, especially with those I didn’t know well, I would come home drained. A sub

If I had known what I’m about to share with you, I wouldn’t have been in pain for so long. Have you ever felt what my cousin once asked me: "Sis, I have a question. Whenever there is a trigger for a wound that you thought it has been healed, that do you do. Sometimes I thought my heart was healed once I connected with my inner child a while ago but I found that the pain is still there which limits me from enjoying my life or moving forward." Just like her, You might have nam

Living with a partner who is so different from you. Just imagine this:  You grew up praised for your grades, finding your worth in striving and achievement. Your partner grew up bullied, finding his power through escaping in games. Now, under one roof, you feel constantly disappointed because he avoids you through gaming, while he runs away from your pressures , fearing you will attack him for never being good enough. Love, as it turns out, is not just about the initial s