The positive core

When everything seems bad, it’s time to look for the good within.

Intruder alert

Unwanted thoughts that become obsessions are the hallmark of OCD.

I seem very eager to judge myself for how and what I feel. What’s up with that?

The beginning of a series on my experiences with Obsessive Compulsive Disorder.

The paradoxical state of simultaneously feeling smart and fraudulent.

Exploring my own stories that define my beliefs about myself and my values yields insights, some of which are challenging.

At first, getting a PhD seemed like a way to credential myself and expand my professional practice. Now, it’s a lifeline.

I’m embarrassed and ashamed of the fact that I can’t stop internalizing the words and actions of insecure bullies.

Learning to let go of perfectionism and embrace realness is a process, but there’s no shame in it.

Hello, old friend.