There’s a particular kind of loneliness that comes with being the one who doesn’t quite fit - the person whose thoughts, feelings or life path don’t align with what everyone else seems to be doing. People sometimes call this being the black sheep of the family. It sounds poetic, like you’re a misunderstood character in a novel. But in real life, it often feels heavy, confusing and deeply familiar.

You’re trying to stay calm… But suddenly everything feels too much. Or maybe the opposite—you go numb. Tired. Foggy. Disconnected. You wonder: Why do I freeze like that in conflict? Why can’t I just keep it together? Why do small things suddenly feel huge? There’s a name for this. It’s called your Window of Tolerance.

Sometimes the hardest part of therapy isn’t opening up—it’s the fear that if you do, you’ll be judged. You might wonder: What if it’s too much? What if I don’t make sense? What if they think I’m failing? If that’s you, I want you to know this: I’m not here to judge what you’re carrying. I’m here to hold space for it.