Trauma can cast a long shadow over our ability to experience joy. When you’ve faced overwhelming events, whether they are acute or chronic, your emotional landscape can shift dramatically. You may find that moments of happiness feel fleeting or even unattainable. This is not a reflection of your worth or your capacity for joy; rather,...

Overwhelm can feel like a heavy fog settling in, obscuring your clarity and making it difficult to navigate through daily life. It’s that sensation when everything seems to pile up at once—responsibilities, emotions, and thoughts swirling together in a chaotic dance. You may find yourself feeling anxious, fatigued, or even paralyzed by the sheer weight...