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.
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.
What if — Fear Is Not the Enemy?
What if fear isn’t here to stop you — but to guide you home?
This is a midnight moment I had with my own anxiety — a raw, unfiltered reflection on fear, truth, and the body’s quiet wisdom. Maybe it speaks to something in you, too.
The Haircut - A story about self-worth, safety, and saying yes to being bold.
What began as a quiet night around the fire turned into something sacred—a spontaneous haircut by celebrity stylist Riawna Capri that became a leap into trust, healing, and self-worth. This is not just a story about hair. It’s about beauty, boldness, and saying yes to the woman you're becoming.
The Dance of Trust: Embracing Withdrawal and Self-Acceptance
In this personal reflection, I explore how withdrawal can be more than a reaction to overwhelm—it can be an essential act of self-care. Inspired by my rescued dog Anat, I’ve learned that stepping back can create safety and space for growth. Yet, I’ve often judged my own need for retreat as a weakness. This post dives into the process of unlearning self-judgment and embracing patience, trust, and self-compassion, one step at a time.
Mastering Emotional Triggers: Practical Tools for Self-Healing and Personal Growth
Explore how to transform emotional triggers into valuable guides for self-healing and personal growth. Learn to break through resistance, understand ego-driven patterns, and cultivate compassion and self-awareness on your healing journey.
