Shame About Shame: The Queer Mind Under Pressure
Minority stress isn’t just about discrimination—it’s about the shame we’re taught to carry, and the shame we feel for not having “overcome” it yet. This post explores how internalized oppression shapes queer mental health—and how resilience, compassion, and authenticity can help us begin to heal.
Brilliant Sanity Isn’t a Goal—It’s Already Yours
“Brilliant sanity” is the Buddhist concept that beneath all our suffering, we remain whole. This post explores how contemplative psychotherapy draws from that view—and why true healing isn’t about fixing what’s broken, but remembering what’s already whole.