Many people walk into treatment carrying more than the concern that brought them in. They carry past experiences that shaped how safe, seen, or supported they feel in the world.

People often use guilt and shame interchangeably — but actually, they are very different emotional experiences with very different impacts on mental health.

Have you ever reacted strongly to something small and later thought, Why did that hit me so hard?

Most of us don’t struggle because we don’t know what we need. We struggle because we’re afraid of what it means to admit that our needs have changed.