Mindful Minion

My Sadness Was Never Asking to Be Fixed

For years, I believed that healing meant talking. I thought every emotion needed to be expressed,…
The Safest Relationship I’ve Ever Had Is With a Cartoon Character

People often assume that comfort should come from relationships, achievements, or major life milestones. But sometimes,…
From a Recovering Emotional Vampire to Other Emotional Vampires

A blunt reflection on what it feels like to be on the receiving end of endless…
I Trust My Own Way

A reflection on self-trust, emotional differences, and the quiet confidence of choosing your own path. This…
Different Kinds of Friendships: Knowing What to Share and How Much

I used to think I was “too much” because I felt deeply and shared a lot.…
I Stopped Waiting for Someone to Save Me

I grew up believing love would save me, that the right person would quiet everything restless…
Money Does Buy Happiness (But Not the Way You Think)

I was born into a lower-income family, but over time, my life shifted into one of…
How I Slowly Stopped Abandoning Myself

This is a reflection on what it really means to slowly stop abandoning yourself. For years,…
Eating, Control, and Everything In Between

A deeply personal reflection on my long, complicated relationship with food ~ how it became comfort,…
Learning to Hold My Own Heart

I’m learning that not everyone can hold me the way I want to be held, and…