Rebellious Reflections

Grief is the wound. Mourning is the healing process. In many modern cultures, grief is often expected to be quiet, private, and short-lived. But mourning requires space, community, and time - it needs to be witnessed. Without mourning, grief can stay trapped inside us, like energy that has nowhere to go.

Beneath this surface indecision, however, lies a deeper fear: the awareness of our own mortality. Existential death anxiety, the fear of life’s finite nature and the unknown beyond it, is a universal experience. But what if our struggle to make decisions is, at least in part, a way of coping with this fear? Let’s explore how existential anxiety influences indecision and how understanding this connection can help us move forward.

Learning that you may be on the autism spectrum can bring relief, validation, and self-understanding. It can help explain past struggles and highlight personal strengths. At the same time, it is important to acknowledge the challenges: many people still do not understand autism, discrimination and misunderstanding are common, and workplaces and social environments are often structured in ways that create additional stress or hardship for autistic individuals.

Your nervous system deserves care — even if your wallet’s nervous too. Let’s be real: therapy is an investment — of time, money, and...

Building or strengthening self-worth is a deeply personal journey. It’s not about fixing yourself, but about remembering who you...

Navigating life with ADHD as an adult can feel overwhelming. These books stand out for their approachable style, actionable strategies, and

Subtle abuse thrives in ambiguity. Naming these behaviors allows victims to validate their experiences, seek support, and set boundaries.

Not all abuse is loud or violent. Bancroft sheds light on how manipulation, gaslighting, and subtle control tactics can be just as harmful a