You have the degree. The career. The business. The family. The responsibilities. The accomplishments. From the outside, your life looks successful. So why do you feel so tired? Not "I need a nap" tired. Not "I had a busy week" tired. The kind of tired that sleep doesn't fix. The kind of tired that follows you into Monday morning. The kind of tired that makes you wonder: "Why does everyone think I'm doing so well when I feel like I'm barely holding it together?" As a maternal mental health...

If you are a mom in Detroit, chances are you know this feeling. The alarm goes off and the day begins before you’ve even had a moment to breathe. You’re packing lunches, doing drop-offs, answering emails, folding laundry, preparing dinner, managing schedules, and making sure everyone else is okay. And if we’re honest, many of us are also being pulled on by our partners or spouses. Everyone needs something from us. We are everything to everybody. But who is pouring into us? ...

Grief is often viewed as something therapists help others manage. What is less recognized is that therapists carry their own grief alongside their clients every day. Being the person who holds space for others’ pain does not make you immune to loss, sadness, or emotional exhaustion. This post explores the reality of living with grief as a therapist, the loneliness that can come with being the “strong one,” and why true healing requires acknowledging your own needs while supporting others....