Some daughters grow up with fathers who are safe havens—sources of unconditional love, protection, and encouragement. Fathers who show up, not only in the physical sense but emotionally, spiritually, and with open arms when their daughters are at their most vulnerable. I did not get one of those fathers.. What I got was a man…

I am no stranger to narcissistic abuse, both directly and indirectly (I’ll tell my story next time) however, in today’s society, the term narcissist gets thrown around FAR too loosely. Not everyone that is mean to you is a narcissist, sometimes they’re just a –not so nice -person but if you are finding yourself victim…

We hear more about postpartum struggles these days—mental health, loneliness, the emotional crash after birth—but somehow, it still feels like we’re supposed to smile through it- pretend it doesn’t exist or even be ashamed of it. Like we’re failing if the joy isn’t immediate or constant. There’s this unspoken pressure to be grateful, glowing, and…