In my previous article, Birthdays, Childhood Trauma, and Learning to Let Go, I wrote about a birthday that brought old feelings to the surface. My father’s unexpected arrival left me feeling afraid, unseen, and unwanted. Even when I understood where those feelings came from, it took time to feel settled again. My physical health had…
Birthdays: many people look forward to them. Many don’t. I belong to the second group. We all have our reasons. Mine goes back to childhood trauma. I don’t remember many joyful birthdays. Either someone would get hurt that day or shortly before, or something would go wrong. So I learned to avoid celebrating my own….
The signs of an inner shift appeared before our family began living apart. Over time, the three of us found ourselves in different countries, each facing our own wounds and inner work. This is my personal account of shadow work, spiritual transformation and a shared family journey towards healing.
Healing is a strange process. We often imagine it as something peaceful: resting, understanding ourselves better, letting go, and slowly feeling lighter. Sometimes it is like that. But sometimes healing is uncomfortable, confusing, and even frightening. Lately, while cleaning the house and removing things that are old, damaged, or no longer needed, I have felt…
Why does brain fog often appear around 3 PM? Afternoon brain fog can have several possible causes, including disrupted sleep, mental fatigue, prolonged screen use, stress, dehydration, meal patterns and the body’s natural daily rhythm. It is not a diagnosis by itself, and persistent or severe concentration problems should be discussed with a qualified healthcare…
There is a specific kind of exhaustion that doesn’t look like a breakdown. On the surface, you’re fine. You answer emails, join meetings, and hit your deadlines. You even manage to be polite and smile at the right moments. But by 6:00 PM, your mind is still racing, your neck is a knot, your shoulders…
