Emotions

You were never meant to carry the emotional temperature of every room you walk into. You know how to keep the peace. How to say the right thing. How to soothe someone else’s discomfort—even at the cost of your own. You’re tuned in. Responsive. Empathic. And exhausted. If this feels familiar, you’re not alone. And you’re not doing anything wrong. You may have just learned, somewhere along the way, that other people’s feelings were your responsibility. But that comes at a c

You deserved an apology. Maybe more than one. Maybe from someone who pretended nothing happened. Or someone who brushed it off. Or someone who didn’t even notice the hurt they left behind. But the apology never came. And that still hurts.

Anger is a powerful emotion that everyone experiences, yet it often carries a stigma. When faced with anger, people may feel it is wrong or inappropriate. However, anger can serve as an important signal indicating that something needs attention. Recognizing and addressing emotions like anger can lead to personal growth and better mental health.