For a long time, I confused survival skills with personality. I thought the hyper-vigilance was just “how I am.” I thought the constant explaining was professionalism. I thought the exhaustion …
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There’s a version of healing that looks loud. It looks like public declarations, sharp boundaries, and walking away without looking back. And for some people, that’s necessary. But that wasn’t …
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For a long time, I thought peace had to be justified. That if I chose quiet, I needed a reason. That if I stepped back, I needed permission. That if …