Overthinking Out Loud

Chasing closure is like trying to find a missing puzzle piece that was never in the box. You don’t need their answers—you need to choose peace, even without them. Here's why closure doesn't work and how you can finally release the past.

Think everyone’s watching your every move? They’re not. The Spotlight Effect tricks you into believing you're the center of attention—when most people are too caught up in their own inner chaos to care. This post breaks down the psychology behind it and how to stop shrinking yourself based on imaginary judgment.

Your shadow self isn’t evil—it’s the parts of you that got shamed, silenced, or buried to survive. Facing it isn’t about becoming more spiritual or “healed.” It’s about getting real, reclaiming your truth, and learning to stop abandoning yourself. No filters, no pretending—just brutal honesty and wholeness.

Covert abuse doesn’t come with screaming matches or bruises. Instead, it creeps in quietly with subtle behaviors that mess with your mind. From gaslighting to backhanded compliments, covert abusers manipulate reality to control and disempower you. Recognizing these behaviors is the first step to breaking free and reclaiming your peace of mind.

Ever wonder why someone else’s bad mood suddenly becomes yours? It’s not just empathy—it’s emotional contagion. In this post, I’ll break down how other people's moods hijack yours and how to stop it from taking over your life. It’s time to protect your energy and stop absorbing everyone else’s emotional baggage.