Many people who arrive here are carrying a quiet loneliness — the feeling of not quite being understood, even by those who love them. Often, they come with a tender, persistent question: “Why am I the way I am?”

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You may have learned early on that your sensitivity or emotional depth was too much, that you should toughen up, move on, or do things differently than what felt true in your body and heart. Over time, you may have become very good at adapting — staying strong, being capable, caring for others, or holding yourself to high standards — while quietly wondering why things feel harder for you than they seem to for others.

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Many of the people I work with live with big emotions, anxiety, perfectionism, or a deep sense of self-doubt. You might notice anxiety humming beneath the surface, perfectionism that never fully lets you rest, or a deep tiredness that comes from adapting for too long. Some feel worn down from caregiving or helping roles, unsure how to rest without guilt or where their boundaries truly lie. Others feel confused by their inner world — why certain moments overwhelm them, why they care so deeply, or why they feel both strong and fragile at the same time. Beneath it all is often that same gentle curiosity: Why do I react this way? Why does this affect me so much? What’s wrong with me?

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This space is for those who are tired of questioning themselves and quietly longing to be met with understanding, softness, and respect — exactly as they are.