Category: Naked Recovery
Why a Secure Relationship Can Feel Boring
“They were everything I said I wanted — kind, consistent, emotionally available. But somehow, I just… couldn’t feel it.” Have you ever caught yourself thinking that? Maybe not out loud, but in those quiet, restless moments when you start questioning a relationship that looks perfectly healthy on paper. If a secure relationship feels boring, it’s […]
Intensity vs Intimacy: Why We Mistake Chaos for Connection
Is it love… or is it adrenaline?If you’ve ever found yourself pulled into relationships that feel like emotional rollercoasters — full of fire, drama, and deep longing followed by just as deep disappointment — this might hit home. Here’s the twist most of us never see coming:We often confuse intensity vs intimacyAnd it’s not our […]
The Paperclip Test for Self-Care: Would You Rip Their Head Off?
How a Tiny Interruption Reveals the Truth About Your Well-Being There you are—shoulders tense, coffee cooling, 73 tabs open in your mental browser. You’re locked in. Focused. Deadlines, meetings, dinner plans, that email you forgot to send—it’s all happening at once. Then someone taps you on the shoulder. “Hey… do you have a paperclip?” And […]
Why Calm Feels Unsafe After Trauma
Why Calm Feels Uncomfortable When You’ve Lived in Survival Mode You finally get a break. The stress dies down. The chaos subsides. There’s no one demanding anything from you, and you have a moment of quiet. But instead of feeling relief, you feel uneasy. Restless. Even anxious. Sound familiar? If you’ve lived in a state […]
The Hidden Struggles of High-Functioning Trauma
The Hidden Struggles of High-Functioning Trauma: Why Achievement Can Mask Pain In a world that celebrates productivity, perfection, and relentless ambition, it’s easy to admire those who seem to have it all together. The high achievers. The go-getters. The ones who never slow down. But behind some of these success stories lies a quieter, often […]
You’re Not Lazy — It’s Trauma | Understanding Emotional Paralysis
You’re Not Lazy — It’s Trauma: Breaking Down Emotional Paralysis Have you ever found yourself lying in bed, staring at the ceiling, knowing you have a long list of things to do, but you just… can’t move? The dishes pile up, the emails go unanswered, and every small task feels impossibly heavy. It’s easy to […]
How Trauma Hides in Perfectionism & Hustle Culture
How Trauma Can Hide in Perfectionism, Hustle Culture, and Overachievement On the outside, you have it together. The job title, the packed schedule, the tidy home, the endless to-do list. People admire your drive, your work ethic, and your attention to detail. But beneath the surface, there’s a quiet exhaustion, a relentless pressure you can’t […]
Marrying an Underperforming Partner: A Recipe for Heartache?
Why are so many of us drawn to relationships that feel more like a rescue mission than a romance? The answer might lie in the silent compromises we make when we settle for an underperforming partner—someone whose growth, ambition, or effort lags far behind ours. For many, these relationships begin with the hope that love […]
Can Perimenopause Worsen PTSD? Here’s What You Need to Know
Imagine feeling like your body and mind are battling each other. Hormones you’ve always relied on for balance now seem unpredictable. Stress responses flare up, anxiety rises, and nights are filled with restless sleep. For women going through perimenopause who also have PTSD, this is more than just “feeling off.” It’s a whirlwind where hormonal […]
Part 3: How to Recover from Bankruptcy Trauma
Bankruptcy trauma can have long-lasting emotional and physical impacts if it is not dealt with in a professional manner. Going through bankruptcy isn’t just about working out the crisis of identity but also the shame, stigma, and uncertainty of the process. Financial difficulties also place a lot of strain on relationships. Whether with family, partners, […]
