Is Life a gift when we experience loss, pain, separation?
Life is often described as a gift, but when we encounter loss, pain, or separation, this sentiment can feel almost impossible to accept. These moments of hardship can shake us to our core, leaving us questioning the very purpose of our existence. Loss, in particular, disrupts our sense of stability and control, and when paired […]
What the Heart Loves is the Cure
In Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), the concept of the Wise Mind represents the harmonious overlap between two essential aspects of our mental processing: the Emotional Mind, which is driven by our feelings, and the Logical Mind, rooted in rational thought. When these two minds connect, the Wise Mind emerges, allowing us to access a balanced […]
Recovery: What It Is—and What It Isn’t
Recovery is a word we hear often, yet it’s frequently misunderstood. In many ways, we imagine it as a destination, a place we can finally arrive at where our struggles no longer exist. But the truth is, recovery is not an endpoint; it’s a process—a gradual, ongoing journey toward a healthier, more balanced way of […]
The Unlived Life: The Hidden Cost of Trauma
Trauma often leaves us marked not only by what happened, but also by what didn't happen. The cost of trauma is rarely confined to the memory of a painful event. Its toll can extend to a more elusive loss—the life we could have lived had it not been for the trauma. In many ways, the […]
