If you’ve been following me for a while, you’ve probably noticed that things have been a little quieter lately. The truth is, I was recently hospitalized. After years of taking the same medication, my doctors had to completely change everything …
We seem to be living in two extremes. On one side are people who believe trauma excuses everything. Every reaction, every broken relationship, every hurtful behavior is explained away because of what happened to them. On the other side are …
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Why Boundaries Get Called Selfish When Expectations Go Unmet This article isn’t about avoiding responsibility, dismissing pain, or pretending relationships don’t matter. It’s about something far more uncomfortable—and far more necessary: the moment we realize that just because we feel …
What Happens When You Stop Begging to Belong… and Start Allowing Everyone Their Humanity I recently wrote an article called “What Happens When You Stop Begging to Belong.”I had to write it because that feeling had been living in me …
Note to Readers: As a special note, I will be re-writing this entire article soon but for now I leave as is in it’s imperfect state. I want to mention that for the first few sections, I understand the irony …
(A Declaration, A Reckoning, A Rebirth) I am done being the one who always reaches out first.I am done knocking on doors that stay closed unless I show up performing like a trained fucking seal.I am done pretending I haven’t …
They may say one thing… but their actions tell the truth.I reached out. I acted.And what did I get? Crickets. It’s Tuesday now, and the silence itself is the answer. (I reached out on Saturday) I refuse to break myself …
Article #3 in the Fireside Society Series Heather’s Fireside: The Invisible Work of Hope You ever have one of those days where you wake up feeling like the world is working for you? You breathe deeper, smile easier, and think—yes, …
Heather’s Fireside #2: The Backstory Behind the Flame Before there was peace, there was fire. And before I ever learned how to build my own flame, I had to learn how to survive in the dark. Heather’s Fireside isn’t just …
Article 1 of the Fireside Series, written by Heather Malloy Heather’s Fireside: A Welcome to the Flame Welcome to Heather’s Fireside. This isn’t just a blog. This is a living, breathing space for the soul-weary, the wildly curious, and the …