Words for the Unspoken

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Codependency

When Survival Feels Like Love: Untangling Codependency

Codependency isn't about loving too much—it's about loving from a place of fear. Learn to recognize when your care becomes a cage, and how to love from safety instead of survival.

December 15, 2024
8 min read

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Trauma
The Body Remembers What the Mind Forgets

Your nervous system holds the memory of every wound. Understanding the 4Rs—Recognize, Reflect, Release, Rewire—can help you heal from the inside out.

December 10, 2024
6 min read

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Cultural Healing
Why Kenyan Families Don't Talk About Trauma—And How to Start

Cultural silence around mental health isn't protection—it's perpetuation. Here's how to begin conversations that honor both tradition and healing.

December 5, 2024
10 min read

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Attachment
The Anxious Heart's Guide to Secure Communication

When your chest tightens and words feel dangerous, these scripts can help you express needs without triggering your attachment system.

November 28, 2024
5 min read

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Trauma
Recognizing Emotional Flashbacks: When Past Pain Feels Present

Not all flashbacks are visual. Sometimes trauma shows up as sudden shame, unexplained rage, or the urge to disappear. Here's how to spot them.

November 20, 2024
7 min read

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Attachment
The Dismissive Wall: Why Independence Became Your Armor

Growing up where needs meant disappointment teaches us that self-reliance equals safety. But armor that once protected can now isolate.

November 15, 2024
9 min read

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Self-Care
Nervous System Regulation: Simple Practices for Daily Life

You don't need hours of meditation. These micro-practices can help you find calm in the middle of chaos, one breath at a time.

November 8, 2024
4 min read

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