Humans try so hard to conquer things beyond our capacity. We enter a world that we did not create, and leave it largely unchanged. We did not fill the oceans with water, nor space with stars. Our efforts of discovery always reveal how tiny we are in comparison to our surroundings....
The tug-of-war that takes place in my psyche now is that in relation to my trauma, I’m simultaneously obsessed and avoidant. I avoid the triggers because it’s painful, even detrimental, to revisit the traumatic memories....
“I’m learning the ropes I’m learning to cope I’m learning that more of us got hella demons than got any hope.” -Xiuhtezcatl I’ve been in and out of therapy for over...
I hear you don't like it I don't care if you don't... You can burn the skin I live in But you cannot burn the witch away -Aurora, The...
A reflection on what self-compassion means....
It feels profoundly selfish to be constantly in need. It might seem helpful to make comparisons – there are people worse off, there are people better off. Yet the fact remains that each day contains necessity. We all need food and a place to sleep. People who’ve always had their basic needs met see wisdom...
