Storms have always calmed my mind in a way few things can.

The thunder, rain, and wild winds feel like nature’s orchestra—chaotic, grounding, and strangely healing.

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Perfectionism feels like a motivator—but more often, it’s the exact thing holding us back.

If you’ve ever felt stuck because nothing you do feels “good enough,” this one’s for you.

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Struggles with mental health have deepened my love for the world around me.

Connecting with nature reminds me how vast and beautiful this planet is, and how lucky I am to be here to witness it.

I know there are days when that perspective feels impossible, but I promise you will get through this.

525,600 minutes.

That’s how long OCD has stolen from me.

…Okay, I didn’t actually do the math–but let’s just say it’s somewhere between “too much” and “I could’ve been a brain surgeon by now.”

Knocking on wood is quirky—until it feels like survival. For those with OCD, rituals aren’t about luck.

They’re about fear, control, and the unbearable “what if?”

In my latest post, I unpack the blurry line between superstition and compulsion.

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OCD is exhausting. Not just because of the thoughts, but because of the pretending.

Pretending you’re fine. Pretending the fear isn’t eating you alive.

I used to think I was just bad at life. Now I know I was drowning in a disorder no one taught me how to name.

It’s been a long year, but I’m back and more excited than ever to share my journey with you—especially with everything to come!

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