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Identity & Self-Discovery, Personal, Relationships, Therapy, Therapy Cards

Meeting My Humor Part

What happens when I stop laughing at my pain—and start listening to the part of me that laughs? This week, I pulled the Humor card from Parts in Me and decided to ask it a few questions—just to see what it might say back. Because humor has always been here...

Body Image, Entertainment & Media, Mental Health & Society

The Price of Perfection: When the Body Becomes a Battlefield. Thoughts on Death Becomes Her: The Musical

What if chasing eternal youth isn’t about beauty—but about grief? In Death Becomes Her: The Musical, the obsession with perfection becomes a haunting (and hilarious) look at what we lose when we try to stay flawless forever....

Disability & Accessibility

Disability and Identity: Contradictions and Coexistence of Thoughts

Disability and identity are deeply intertwined, often in ways that spark conflicting thoughts and emotions. The internal dialogue surrounding these concepts can be complex, as we try to reconcile our personal experiences with societal expectations. Here are some reflections on how these contradictions often coexist within our minds. Validation and...

Confidence & Self-Worth, Guides & Tips, Mental health

Self-Care: Why It Should Be a Daily Practice, Not an Emergency Procedure

Let’s be real: most of us treat self-care like that fire extinguisher we keep in the corner—important, but only when things are really on fire. You’re fine! Everything is fine! Then suddenly, you’re not fine, and it’s time to pull out that “emergency self-care” kit that’s been collecting up dust....

Entertainment & Media, Personal

Next to Normal Review: A Shattering Exploration of Grief, Mental Illness, and Acceptance

I recently had the privilege of flying to London to catch one of the final performances of Next to Normal in the west end. After what felt like a lifetime of anticipation, I was ready for an emotional rollercoaster— and it delivered. Not only was the show powerful, but I...

Guides & Tips, Mental health, Personal, Therapy

What I Wish I Knew Before Starting My Mental Health Journey

When I first started my mental health journey, I had no idea what I was in for. I thought it was going to be this neat little path where I’d figure out my “issues” and magically become some balanced, put together version of myself. Spoiler alert: it didn’t exactly work...

Confidence & Self-Worth, Mental health

The Power of “AND”

In a world that often pushes us to choose between one extreme or another—either strong or weak, confident or insecure, perfect or flawed—it can be easy to fall into the trap of thinking we have to fit into a narrow definition of who we are. But what if we could...

Anxiety, Guides & Tips

Anxiety 101: How to Cope When Your Brain Won’t Shut Up

You know that feeling when your brain suddenly decides to become a 24/7 talk show host, constantly bombarding you with thoughts? Welcome to anxiety—where every little thing has the potential to spiral into a full-blown existential crisis. I’ve been there (more times than I’d like to admit), and let me...

Entertainment & Media, Mental health

Ok2Feel’s Review of Inside Out 2

(Spoilers!) “Inside Out 2” is a continuation of Pixar’s exploration of the emotional inner world, this time delving into the turbulent waters of adolescence. As someone deeply invested in mental health advocacy, I found the movie both enlightening and relatable, capturing the essence of teenage angst and growth with sensitivity...

Mental health, Mental Health & Society, Other

Understanding Trigger Warnings: What They Are and What They Aren’t

In recent years, “trigger warnings” have become a topic of considerable discussion, especially in the context of mental health, education, and social media. While some see them as essential tools for protecting vulnerable individuals, others view them as unnecessary or even counterproductive. This article aims to clarify what trigger warnings...
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