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Letting Go of Emotional Baggage: Releasing the Weight You Didn't Know You Were Carrying Jun 01, 2025

You know that moment when you take off a heavy backpack and realize just how much lighter you feel? Not just physically, but emotionally, too?

Most of us are carrying more than we realize.
Old conversations. Unspoken guilt. Words we swallowed. Times ...

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You’re Too Sensitive: The Pain of Feeling Misunderstood May 18, 2025

“You’re too sensitive.”

If you heard that phrase growing up, you know how much it stings. It may have been said casually, even jokingly. But over time, those three words can chip away at your confidence and leave you questioning your own feelings.

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Giving Ourselves the Grace to Just Stop May 04, 2025

Guest Blog Written by Nicolette Lazarus, founder of Womanship — a safe, supportive space where women connect, Share more. Worry less. Womanship brings together verified health and wellness professionals, trusted content, and restorative events to hel...

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The Power of Naming Feelings: A Path to Connection and Growth Jan 05, 2025

The swimming pool was alive with the sounds of children splashing, laughing, and playing, but one interaction caught my attention. A child nearby was wailing, visibly resistant and unhappy, while their mother seemed equally overwhelmed—reacting, not ...

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Emotional Self-Awareness: The Key to Healthier Communication and Relationships Dec 29, 2024

I recently received feedback from someone who resonated with a message on my website: "Bottling up feelings can lead to anger or frustration toward loved ones, or worse, unhealthy coping mechanisms." They shared that, while they consider themselves a...

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