recovery
Your illness does not define you. It's your resolve to recover that does.
The Effort Paradox
We say we want a meaningful life. But when meaning knocks (wearing the clothes of discomfort), we turn away. This is the contradiction at the heart of human behavior: we long for purpose, mastery, and growth, yet we avoid the effort it takes to get there. And not just sometimes, but routinely.
By Beyond The Surface6 months ago in Psyche
The Gentle Rebellion of Doing Things That Don’t Matter (But Actually Do)
There are nights where I sit hunched over a diamond painting, one tiny gem at a time, carefully pressing each one into its designated place. It’s absurd, really. Hours pass, and I have nothing to “show for it” but a sparkling portrait of a colourful flower or a moonlit forest — and a slightly aching neck.
By Scarlett R. 🍁6 months ago in Psyche
The Therapist Who Gaslit Me Into Thinking I Was the Problem
The Therapist Who Gaslit Me Into Thinking I Was the Problem I thought therapy was supposed to heal you. I thought therapists were supposed to help you find clarity. What I didn’t know—what no one warned me about—is that when you give your mind to the wrong person, they can twist it into something unrecognizable.
By Soul Drafts6 months ago in Psyche
"The Church was Empty, but I Heard a Voice"
The Church Was Empty, But I Heard a Voice The old church doors groaned under the weight of time as I pushed them open. The hinges whined like something long forgotten, like a memory trying to wake up. A wave of cold air swept over me as I stepped inside, carrying the scent of old wood, wax, and something faintly metallic—like forgotten tears.
By Dawood Ahmad6 months ago in Psyche
