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The Thought Spiral.
Whether you're navigating closeness, community, or self-awareness, these articles offer grounded, psychology-informed tools and research to help you connect more consciously. Welcome to my learning library.
We Heal in Relationships — But First, We Must Feel Safe Enough to Stay
The paradox of wanting love but fearing it is one of the most human experiences we can have. It’s not irrational. It’s protective.
Why We Put Up Emotional Walls
You know the feeling: someone gets too close, and suddenly, you’re pulling back. Maybe you change the subject. Maybe you make a joke (whoops, guilty). Maybe you disappear altogether. We call it putting up walls, but it’s really a form of protection. And like most protective strategies, it started somewhere meaningful.