What Real Resilience Looks Like (Beyond Endurance and Silent Suffering)
In many first- and second-generation families, resilience is measured by how much you can endure. But real resilience isn’t silent suffering—it’s the nervous system’s ability to return to balance, rest, and repair. Inspired by Rahgir’s Kaccha Ghada, this post redefines resilience as the quiet strength of softening and still standing.
Conditioning vs. Consent: Why Intimate Boundaries Can Feel Confusing (Especially for Women)
Many women struggle with low sexual desire, but what’s often overlooked is how trauma, cultural conditioning, and emotional disconnection shape that experience. In my work as a sex positive therapist, I see how sexual boundaries become blurred when we’re taught to prioritize others over ourselves. This post explores the difference between consent and compliance, how to recognize signs of a boundary rupture, and why desire can’t thrive without safety. Whether you're navigating intimacy after trauma, redefining what consent means in your body, or simply curious about how to reclaim your voice—this is for you.
Why Do I Emotionally Shut Down During Fights With My Partner?
Ever go quiet during a fight with your partner and wonder why? This post explores why emotional shutdown happens and how to gently reconnect with yourself and your relationship.