Sentimental Moments That Stick Recently I had a realization while listening to music: many of my favorite artists are men. And not just men, but men who are very in their feelings. It got me thinking about why that kind of emotional expression resonates with me so much. Part of it might come from somethingContinue reading “Emo Vibes”
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Under-Reaction Vibes
Under-Reacting (aka Why Your Comebacks Arrive 6–8 Business Hours Later) Have you ever left an argument feeling… fine? Calm. Mature. Regulated queen energy. And then three hours later you’re in the shower delivering a TED Talk to an invisible audience about everything you should have said? Yeah. Same. That’s not you being “bad at confrontation.”That’s your nervousContinue reading “Under-Reaction Vibes”
Tired Vibes
This afternoon feels like one of those quiet moments where the truth sneaks up on you. You’re at your desk, typing progress notes, side-eyeing the spiral notebook like it personally owes you something. It has to be 5×8, obviously. Spiral. Bonus points if the cover is cute. The to-do list never ends. It just… rolls over.Continue reading “Tired Vibes”
Hungry Ghost Vibes
Content Note:This post discusses addiction, trauma, and mental health. Please read with care and pause as needed. In the Realm of Hungry Ghosts: Why This Conversation Still Matters This weekend, I have the privilege of hearing Dr. Gabor Maté speak at a conference, and I genuinely feel excited in the way that only therapists and deep feelersContinue reading “Hungry Ghost Vibes”
Lessons in Disguise Vibes
False Starts False starts in relationships are those connections that spark quickly, feel almost right, then stall, fade, or fall apart before they fully take shape. They’re the nearlys. The “this could be something” that never quite becomes the thing. In today’s dating-app world, false starts are more common than ever. Ghosting, slow fades, bread-crumbing, conversation spikes thatContinue reading “Lessons in Disguise Vibes”
Mac Miller Vibes
Content note: This post references substance use, overdose, and grief. Today would have been Mac Miller’s 34th trip around the sun. I read that earlier today, and it caused me to pause and reflect. His death still feels wrong to me. The kind of loss that never fully settles. My favorite song of his is Woods. It’s theContinue reading “Mac Miller Vibes”
Peaceful Vibes
What’s your word of the year for 2026? I stood there for a moment, thinking, as the brunette girl who had just complimented my outfit asked me the question. At first, I wanted to say freedom.But it didn’t quite land. Something else wanted to come forward.Something quieter. Softer. Deeper. Peace. If I’m really honest, that’s whatContinue reading “Peaceful Vibes”
Let Them Vibes
What “Let Them” Really Means “Let Them.”The catchphrase of 2025, courtesy of Mel Robbins—and honestly, a concept that feels both wildly simple and deeply uncomfortable. Here’s what Let Them means to me. Let them walk away.Let them take space.Let them heal in silence if that’s what they need.Let them rest.Let them do whatever they want—or feel theyContinue reading “Let Them Vibes”
Meaningful Vibes
Romanticize Your Life (No, Really.) Romanticize your life. Take the pictures. Write the blog. Archive it all on socials if it sparks joy. Not because you’re trying to prove anything — but because it’s your life, and it’s worth documenting. There’s something sacred about treating your own existence like it’s meaningful… because it is. WeContinue reading “Meaningful Vibes”
Goldilocks Vibes
Too Much, Never Enough Have you ever been told you’re too much? Or felt like no matter what you gave, it was never enough? If so, you’re not alone. Many of us live in that impossible tension—always trying to land in the sweet spot of “just right” for someone else. Maybe you’ve loved someone whoContinue reading “Goldilocks Vibes”
Vibe with Me LC 