About This Blog
This blog brings together psychological knowledge and lived experience. In the psychoeducational articles, I share insights into emotions, relationships, the body and nervous system, complex trauma, and inner processes of healing and growth.
Notes to Grow is a collection of personal essays about my own life - about how I meet life as it unfolds, what it touches within me, and how I learn, grow, and heal through it. These essays are especially close to my heart because it takes courage to show myself with such openness and honesty. Through them, I also hope to invite you to find your own way of showing who you are.
The tags beneath each article image tell you what kind of piece you are about to read.
Take what inspires you - and let go of the rest.
Healing Complex Trauma Through Kintsugi: The Beauty of Integration
Do you feel like you’re falling apart inside while holding it all together? This blogpost explores how the Japanese art of Kintsugi can guide trauma healing — and how what feels broken within you may hold your greatest strength.
From Thinking to Feeling – How to Access and Release Suppressed Emotions
Many people understand their emotions intellectually but struggle to feel them in their bodies. This article explores the difference between thinking and feeling—and offers a grounded, body-oriented practice for reconnecting with suppressed emotions without force or pressure.
Paralyzed Faces — Botox & The Loss of Emotional Connection
Let’s explore my concept of "paralyzed faces"—the result of using Botox to alter facial appearance. In the pursuit of flawless looks and validation, Botox may seem like a quick fix. However, it carries hidden consequences, eroding our ability to authentically express and connect emotionally. This post delves into the real motivations behind Botox, why it fails to address deeper emotional needs, and sustainable solutions for fostering genuine connection and self-acceptance.
