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Why Can’t I Just Be Happy?: When Contentment Feels Out of Reach
You don’t have to earn happiness. You have to allow it. That starts with understanding your emotional world, not avoiding it. Therapy doesn’t promise a constant high. But it can help you build a life where meaning, connection, and joy become more accessible—not because nothing is wrong, but because you’ve learned how to care for what’s within you.
Sarah Gabrielle Barajas
6 days ago


Support Languages: What the Duolingo Owl Can’t Teach You
Have you ever felt like no matter how many times you ask your partner for support, you don’t feel supported? While there may be a number of culprits at play here, the one we are going to focus on is the idea of Support Languages.
Ashley Miller
Dec 3, 2025


When Self-Sabotage Is Really Self-Protection
Have you ever found yourself backing away from something you say you want—like a healthy relationship, a promotion, or a personal goal—and wondering, “Why do I keep doing this to myself?” You’re not alone. What we often call self-sabotage is rarely a sign of laziness or failure. More often, it’s a deeply ingrained form of self-protection rooted in past experiences where safety meant playing small, staying invisible, or not getting too attached.
Sarah Gabrielle Barajas
Oct 29, 2025
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